County Executive’s Corner: “State of Emergency”

County Executive’s Corner: “State of Emergency”

By County Executive Ed Day We are making progress. Our latest numbers show that 17,654 MMR vaccinations have been given since the beginning of the outbreak in October 2018. That number has increased by almost 700 since we declared this State of Emergency. While these numbers are the most recent provided by the state they […]

Topsy Turvy Start for New Government in Airmont

Topsy Turvy Start for New Government in Airmont

By Joel Grossbarth The newly elected mayor and trustees in Airmont had a tough first day in office following their close March 19 victory over the write-in campaign led by former mayor Phil Gigante. The newly-elected Mayor Nathan Bubel took the oath of office at noon and then presided over his first Board of Trustees […]

MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT on RT. 202

MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT on RT. 202

Photo & info from Ramapo PD A stretch of Rt. 202 in the western area of Rockland County remains closed for several hours Wednesday. A three-car crash that that claimed the life of one person occurred Wednesday morning and remains under active investigation. One driver was ruled deceased, another needed to be extricated by Tallman […]

THE MEASLES OUTBREAK—TIME FOR DECISIVE ACTION, JOINT OUTREACH

THE MEASLES OUTBREAK—TIME FOR DECISIVE ACTION, JOINT OUTREACH

BY TOWN OF ORANGETOWN SUPERVISOR CHRIS DAY On Monday, we were out of the formula that our newborn Wyatt had just switched to. Amazon’s delivery was a day away and literally the only store in the area that had a supply of it was Target in the Spring Valley Shopping Center. Thankfully, I was able […]

Address Infrastructure Reform from Top to Bottom

Address Infrastructure Reform from Top to Bottom

By Tom Madison Almost no single issue better personifies Washington gridlock than the sorry state of America’s failing infrastructure. Our roads, bridges, ports, airports, water treatment plants, waste disposal systems and electricity grids are individually and collectively crumbling. There’s unanimous agreement that action is urgently needed, yet Congress continues to sit on its hands, unable […]