Putting “Slow” back in Sloatsburg

Putting “Slow” back in Sloatsburg

Proposed DOT changes to make Route 17 pedestrian-friendly still undergoing review By Kathy Kahn Planners from the Department of Transportation, along with the Village Board and Sloatsburg residents, have been working for months on a plan to slow down traffic in Sloatsburg without taking it down to a crawl. The DOT came back to the […]

THE WEST POINT BAND PRESENTS: MARCH FORTH!

THE WEST POINT BAND PRESENTS: MARCH FORTH!

The West Point Band continues its 2018 Winter Concert Series in Albany, New York on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. This community concert, entitled March Forth! will take place at The Egg, in the Empire State Plaza’s Center for the Performing Arts. The band invites those living in Albany and the surrounding area to […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: A Special Valentine’s Day for Veterans

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: A Special Valentine’s Day for Veterans

By Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann The mere mention of “Valentine’s Day” can evoke a number of reactions. For some, it’s a celebration of the romantic spirit and magnetic forces that drive people to love each other. For others, it’s a day of impulsive purchases capped off with a few sweat-induced moments of panic in a […]

Rebuilding U.S. Infrastructure Will Require Better Access to Minerals and Metals

Rebuilding U.S. Infrastructure Will Require Better Access to Minerals and Metals

By Hal Quinn  For a White House often accused of being divisive, President Trump may yet bring warring parties together on a major initiative that few voters will oppose. In his ‘State of the Union’ address last month, the president declared a major priority of his administration will be the rebuilding of America’s crumbling infrastructure. […]

2018 Buffalo Soldier Award presented to Ellision and Robinson

2018 Buffalo Soldier Award presented to Ellision and Robinson

COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day presented the 2018 Buffalo Soldier Award to US Army Sergeant Robert L. Ellision and Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Raymond Robinson (deceased) during a special ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona this week. The Buffalo Soldier Award is presented annually to outstanding African-American veterans who reside […]

WEATHER THIS WEEK: February 16 – 22

WEATHER THIS WEEK: February 16 – 22

Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope you’ve had a great week. Let’s take a look at the forecast to see if any wintry weather is expected in the short-term. Friday: Mostly cloudy with rain showers. High near 54° in the morning before temperatures drop into the 40s by the late […]