Summer may still be in full swing, but as a father and grandfather, I know how quickly the back-to-school season sneaks up on us. That’s why now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s annual check-up and ensure they’re up to date on their vaccinations. Vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective […]
To the Editor: Congressman Mike Lawler held a raucous press conference last week to take credit for the raised cap on SALT deductions, his signature issue. Previously, homeowners could deduct the full amount of their state and local taxes on their federal tax returns. In 2017, President Trump imposed a cap of $10,000 on those […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James this week led a coalition of 15 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration for attacking access to gender-affirming health care for transgender and nonbinary youth. Attorney General James and the coalition are challenging a coordinated federal campaign to intimidate health care providers into […]
What is the Rockland Duck Derby? It’s not often that one gets the opportunity to attend a friendly race featuring up to 5,000 rubber ducks in a municipal pool. And it’s not often that one gets the opportunity to do so while supporting four incredible local charities. Yet, once a year, Clarkstown residents are able […]
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Rockland County on Tuesday, marking the second earthquake to hit New York State in August. The tremor, which was felt across multiple towns in Rockland, struck in the early evening hours and caught many residents by surprise. While the exact epicenter and full seismic details have not yet […]
The West Nyack Social Security office at 240 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY will reopen on Monday, August 11, 2025. Local telephone services will remain available at 1-866-755-4334. The office has been temporarily closed for several months for renovation. Social Security office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Social […]