BY JOHNA MAILOLLI Retail Registered Dietitian Working as a registered dietitian has its frustrating moments, just like any other job. One of the biggest challenges my profession contends with is the misinformation of nutrition advice given by unqualified individuals. It is an unfortunate fact that, although registered dietitians have an extensive educational background in nutrition, […]
By Supervisor George Hoehmann The process of constructing an annual budget for Town government is a tough, time consuming one. It is not a task that is taken lightly. The goal is the same every year: create a responsible and realistic budget that is balanced and puts the taxpayer first. We probed every budget line and […]
By Keith S. Shikowitz Porta–potties are seen many places, from parks to construction sites and sometimes roadside rest stops. Many people try to avoid using them if possible due to the smell. The neighborhoods around Carol Avenue in West Haverstraw are finding out how impossible this is and are being stunk out by a porta-potty […]
By Barry Warner Emergency calls can come in at any time of the day or night and must be dealt with immediately. Firefighters must be experts in getting themselves dressed in the appropriate gear and mounting the emergency vehicles quickly. These emergency calls can involve a host of challenges including structure fires, auto accidents, brush […]
By Joel Grossbarth A New York City Police Sergeant is suing the Town of Ramapo and one of its officers claiming false arrest, malicious prosecution and violation of federal civil rights in connection with an arrest made in July 29, 2016. The Plaintiff, Joel Silverman, a Sergeant stationed out of the 26th precinct Detective Squad […]
Today, the five Town Supervisors from Rockland County conducted a joint, unannounced visit to the Hi-Tor animal shelter in Pomona. Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, Haverstraw Supervisor Howard T. Phillips Jr., and Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan inspected the shelter to ensure the facility is adequately providing for […]