6 Ways to Alleviate Anxiety About Attending University

There is perhaps no bigger transitional period in a young person’s life than the move to further education, especially if they’re moving out of their lifelong home. Here are 6 ways you can make sure you’re feeling your most confident during this crucial time. Visit Your University First A lot of fear comes from the […]

5 Ways to Add Value to Your Home

If you’re thinking of moving or potentially selling your home in the near future, it’s worth investing in it now to increase its value. Even if you plan to stay in the house for the next 5-10 years, ensuring that it has as much value as possible will serve to increase your chances of selling […]

Stop Playing Politics with Public Safet

Stop Playing Politics with Public Safet

BY DIANE DIMOND Readers of this column know I’m not much for federal intervention in state affairs. Logic tells us the doctrine of states’ rights is the way to go, as local elected officials are the ones most in touch with what their citizens need. But what happens when the states make a muck of […]

County Executive’s Corner: “Unexpected Upgrade”

County Executive’s Corner: “Unexpected Upgrade”

By County Executive Ed Day Last week we received excellent financial news, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Rockland’s Bond rating to “A1.” While we expected our bond rating to continue upward, no one could foresee having it occur during such turbulent fiscal times. As one of the reasons for the upgrade, Moody’s Opinion wrote, “given management’s […]

Legislature votes against Day’s sales tax plan shot down

Legislature votes against Day’s sales tax plan shot down

NEW CITY – Legislators rejected a proposal by Rockland County Executive Ed Day to increase local sales taxes at Monday’s meeting. Lawmakers said such a hike was premature and that many other options needed to be reviewed before increasing what some described as the most regressive of taxes. County Executive Day said, “I am extremely […]