County Executive’s Corner: “Staying on Track”

County Executive’s Corner: “Staying on Track”

By County Executive Ed Day As another year draws to a close, it is important that we all pause and reflect on the things we did well or not so well throughout the year. It is also important to thank those who may have helped you stay on the right track during the past 12 […]

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE URI CLINTON NAMED PRESIDENT & COO OF NEW YORK’S EMPIRE CITY CASINO

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE URI CLINTON NAMED PRESIDENT & COO OF NEW YORK’S EMPIRE CITY CASINO

Clinton will oversee daily operations at Yonkers resort, continue role in Company’s development efforts PRESS RELEASE – MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts” or the “Company”) announced today that it has appointed Uri Clinton President & Chief Operating Officer of Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York. In his new role, Uri will oversee […]

Carlucci’s Column: Standing Up Against MTA Fare Hike

Carlucci’s Column: Standing Up Against MTA Fare Hike

Rockland riders cannot afford a 2 percent or more increase by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on train fares and tolls. Rockland County is already lacking adequate rail service despite our residents paying $42 million more to the MTA than we receive in services from NJ Transit. Worse, the MTA and NJ Transit won’t offer […]

READER’S LETTER: The Right to Vote, Guaranteed Only for Some

READER’S LETTER: The Right to Vote, Guaranteed Only for Some

To the Editor, In our democracy, all citizens have an equal right to vote. This right is guaranteed, but that guarantee is pointless unless we have an equal chance to use it. Many New Yorkers don’t get that chance. Early voting will give many more New Yorkers the opportunity to use their Constitutional right. Thirty […]

Mid-Hudson Regional Council earns “Top Performer” status after final funding round for 2018

Mid-Hudson Regional Council earns “Top Performer” status after final funding round for 2018

By Kathy Kahn Rockland has benefitted from Consolidated Funding Application grants to the tune of $87.1 million in the final 2018 round of grants awarded by the NYS Regional Economic Development Council’s Consolidated Funding program, announced December 19 in Albany. Rockland, part of the seven county Mid-Hudson Region, got off to a slow start when […]

ROCKLAND 21C AWARDED $397,000 TO EXPAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

ROCKLAND 21C AWARDED $397,000 TO EXPAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

New York State Education Department Funding To Provide Technical Assistance, Professional Development In Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital District Rockland 21st Century Collaborative for Children and Youth (Rockland 21C) Executive Director Rebecca Christner today announced that it has been awarded a $397,000 grant from the New York State Education Department to establish one of three […]