Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on April 25 that Alejandro Perez, 34, of Haverstraw, New York pleaded guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree (Class B Felony) and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (Class D Felony) before the Honorable Anne B. Bianchi on April […]
Ahead of a planned vote by the MTA board on discounts for Metro-North and LIRR riders within the 5 boroughs, Congressmen Pat Ryan and Mike Lawler demanded the MTA extend these discounts to all Metro-North and LIRR riders on Tuesday, April 30. Last month, the MTA approved a much maligned congestion pricing “plan” which will […]
The Uncontested Joint Divorce Pilot Project, as of 1st March, 2022, has been extended to cover Kings, Queens, Broome, Ontario, and Westchester Counties. A crucial progress in the divorce system is this initiative. The Administrative Board signed two Administrative Orders on June 13, 2022, that have simplified and enhanced the New York divorce process: Administrative […]
Opinon by: Carrie Boericke Artificial intelligence has suddenly been integrated into virtually every part of our lives. It’s drawing us into conversations with companies that we visit online. It’s being used to impersonate political figures, to embarrass celebrities, and often to do our work by drafting emails, blogs, and speeches. I’ve even had to alter my university course […]
Spring is one of my favorite times of year. The new growth after a long cold winter emblematic of this time of year is evident. Signs of spring are all around us; daffodils, lilies, and the leaves returning to the trees are tangible, visible signs of renewal. The longer days and later sunsets are a […]
My Office for Community Development and Human Rights Commission spearheaded the county’s second Housing Forum with major stakeholders including developers, lenders, DSS, and more to strategize how to overcome Rockland’s housing challenges. The forum was held on April 19th in honor of Fair Housing Month and had about 250 attendees with panelists consisting of representatives […]