OMBUDSMAN ALERT: Critical Concerns for Changes in Clarkstown’s Mini-trans Bus System

OMBUDSMAN ALERT: Critical Concerns for Changes in Clarkstown’s Mini-trans Bus System

BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman As the Town of Clarkstown faces the ever-challenging task of keeping property taxes stable, Councilman Donald Franchino has suggested eliminating the town’s Mini-trans bus system, which benefits mostly the elderly and disabled, could be a wise decision. The Ombudsman Alert appreciates the budgetary concerns expressed recently by Councilman Franchino, who […]

Hometown Happenings: The Good Our Young People Do

Hometown Happenings: The Good Our Young People Do

By Supervisor George Hoehmann A couple of weeks ago I was surprised to listen to a speaker talk about the poor state of volunteerism in our community, especially among the young. I could not have disagreed more strongly. This past weekend I had the opportunity to reflect upon the good work that some of our young […]

DIMOND: Due Process in the #MeToo Era

DIMOND: Due Process in the #MeToo Era

The U.S. Constitution guarantees that no American citizen shall “be deprived of life, liberty or property” without being afforded due process of the law. It is one of the bedrocks of our legal system. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees every person, including those in the country illegally, “equal protection” under the law. And […]

HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES MEASLES CLINIC

HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES MEASLES CLINIC

FREE measles, mumps, rubella vaccine being offered to Rockland community   NEW CITY, NY – – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents that the Health Department will be holding a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic on Thursday, October 11 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the […]

Ombudsman Alert Extra: Carlucci & Vanderhoef squabble over TZ toll quote

Ombudsman Alert Extra: Carlucci & Vanderhoef squabble over TZ toll quote

BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman Incumbent State Senator David Carlucci (D) says opponent C. Scott Vanderhoef (R) will double TZ toll; Vanderhoef disputes statement. Said Senator Carlucci, “On Thursday’s (Sept.27) debate in Congers, it was shocking to hear Scott Vanderhoef support raising the cost of the toll over the Tappan Ze to $10. This is […]

5 Tips to Cut Down the Costs of a BSN

5 Tips to Cut Down the Costs of a BSN

Pursuing a medical degree needs serious investment, both financial and mental. If you are interested in becoming a nurse and you are currently pursuing your BSN degree, you will face the same financial issues that every student does. Following, we are sharing some vital tips that will help you cut down on these costs, and […]