By Terry Jarrett Washington is about to see another controversial chapter in the Trump era. Any day now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will issue its final “Affordable Clean Energy” rule (ACE). Intended as a replacement for President Obama’s 2015 Clean Power Plan (CPP), the new rule will likely spur debate in Washington. But the ACE offers […]
BY JOE KUHN Kristina Wodicka seemed remarkably composed during her testimony last Wednesday as she calmly and categorically denied the sexual abuse charges leveled against her by a former patient. Wodicka stands accused of eight counts of sexual abuse in the third degree and one count each of forceful touching and endangering a child. Her […]
By Barry Warner Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and family members. The RCC Nursing Program prepares students for a career as a Registered Nurse. Students complete required nursing courses, as well as the general education […]
By County Executive Ed Day This week in Rockland County I had the opportunity to speak to a knowledgeable, experienced and motivated group of people. Over 400 local seniors joined our Office for the Aging and me in the Fieldhouse at RCC to celebrate all that is good about getting older. And as someone who […]
Callaway and Brass Juggling the Roster By Joe Rini The temperatures are rising but at least one polar bear is thriving in the New York City heat. Christened the “Polar Bear” by his teammates, Pete Alonso, the 6 foot 3, 245-pound power hitting first baseman, hasn’t shown any stage fright since debuting on the New […]
Comptroller Wants to See Realistic Fund Balance in Haverstraw. NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on the Town of Haverstraw’s audit, reporting that the municipality’s fund balance has increased from $8.6 million in 2013 to nearly $21 million in calendar 2018. DiNapoli’s auditors recommended that Haverstraw create a realistic budget allowing for current revenues […]