DIMOND: We Need a Smarter War on Drugs

DIMOND: We Need a Smarter War on Drugs

BY DIANE DIMOND Did we learn nothing from the so-called crack-cocaine plague of the ’80s and ’90s? For those with fuzzy memories, the media back then erroneously and breathlessly declared that crack use had reached epidemic proportions. Newsweek declared crack was “the most addictive drug known to man.” The full truth would eventually come out. […]

Enjoy a Range of Benefits with Medterra CBD Oil

Enjoy a Range of Benefits with Medterra CBD Oil

As research has shown over recent years, CBD can provide the user with a range of benefits, and this has helped to boost the popularity of CBD products. There are lots of different products you can choose from, ranging from CBD edibles to creams, balms, and CBD oil. However, in order to enjoy the benefits, […]

NEW CITY MAN ARRAIGNED ON MURDER CHARGES IN TJ MCGOWAN SHOOTING

NEW CITY MAN ARRAIGNED ON MURDER CHARGES IN TJ MCGOWAN SHOOTING

Defendant Charged With Murder 2nd Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II announced that Gerard F. O’Sullivan of 15 Scarlett Court New City, New York was arraigned by Judge Larry Schwartz this morning on charges stemming from the fatal shooting incident that occurred in Haverstraw, NY on February 6, 2020. Rockland County Court Justice […]

IN HONOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

IN HONOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Mrs. Vallone’s overdue biography accomplishes much more than just telling the story of Hezekiah Easter, the first African-American county legislator and politician. She takes you on a journey into the subject’s mind and heart. Hezzie wasn’t just a nice gentleman, he was the embodiment of genteelness, kindness, enlightenment and warmth, even to those who might […]

Sloatsburg reader sees special surcharge to fund North Rockland District as taxation without representation

Sloatsburg reader sees special surcharge to fund North Rockland District as taxation without representation

To the Editor, Recently New York State Senator James Skoufis presented an idea for tax relief in the North Rockland School district. Simply put his idea involves a one dollar surcharge for parking at Bear Mountain State Park/along with other surcharges unnamed.. This would mean people from outside the North Rockland District would be paying […]