It seems that former Governor Andrew Cuomo has made it a habit to pardon Rockland’s most notorious criminals. During his final hours in office, Cuomo commuted the sentence of six incarcerated New Yorkers, among them 76-year-old David Gilbert, the man who drove the getaway vehicle during the infamous Brinks robbery of 1981. Cuomo’s decision […]
Sometimes reality hits home and hits super hard if you’re a football fan. Around these parts, it hasn’t been super pretty rooting for either of the two NY locals since 2012, but there’s a major difference in the perception amongst Jets and Giants fans alike throughout the city. The Giants fan is well aware of […]
On Thursday, August 19 Clarkstown gathered to honor the memory of FDNY Captain Frank A Portelle, Engine Company 50. A dedicated public servant, Portelle passed away on March 13, 2021, after struggling with illness he contracted while helping with evacuation efforts on September 11th 2001. Frank had served in the FDNY for 24 years and […]
Newly proposed legislation will allow judges to set bail for anyone charged with the illegal sale, use, or possession of a firearm in New York State. Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblymember Sandy Galef introduced this bill as gun violence has spiked in the state. The reform would help law enforcement keep defendants off the streets […]
The 2021 Yankees season should have a surgeon’s general warning attached to it. Game in and game out, it’s almost a guarantee that the Yankees will play a game that comes down to the wire. I was shocked to find out that the Yankees are actually 19-12 in one run games this season. I mean, […]
 Planning a retirement party in Rockland County opens up several options. There is a choice of historic sites, parks and stunning views of the Hudson River and the Ramapo Mountains where you can host an event. A gathering with delicious local cuisine makes a memorable celebration of retirement for those ending their career in […]