Why I am Voting “No” for the Constitutional Convention

Why I am Voting “No” for the Constitutional Convention

Op-Ed by Tom DePrisco  NYS law mandates voters be asked every twenty years, or at other times, if they would like a Constitutional Convention. We will be asked this question on Election Day 2017. Any part of our constitution could be changed as a result of a Constitutional Convention. Previously, state legislators have successfully proposed […]

Let’s Ban Secret Sexual Harassment Settlements

Let’s Ban Secret Sexual Harassment Settlements

BY DIANE DIMOND What do the late Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, movie producer Harvey Weinstein, former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, comedian Bill Cosby and entertainer Michael Jackson have in common? They all arranged to pay out beaucoup bucks to people who accused them of […]

Thom Kleiner, Candidate for Orangetown Supervisor (Democratic, Green, Independence, Working Families, Women’s Equality, Orangetown First)

Thom Kleiner, Candidate for Orangetown Supervisor (Democratic, Green, Independence, Working Families, Women’s Equality, Orangetown First)

BIO I served as Orangetown Supervisor previously (1996-2009), inheriting a town government plagued by cronyism and fiscal mismanagement. I implemented a merit hiring system and restored fiscal transparency to town government. Orangetown improved its bond rating and we achieved lower aggregate tax increases than any other town in Rockland. Before becoming Supervisor, I worked in […]

TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS AND CHECK YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS AND CHECK YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 5. Before going to sleep on Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks back one hour. This weekend is also a good time to check your emergency supply kit. Is it missing any items? Is anything out-of-date, leaking or damaged? If you haven’t created an […]

Candidates for NYS Supreme Court

Candidates for NYS Supreme Court

Linda Murray, Candidate for NYS Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District (Republican, Independence, Conservative) During the past 20 years I have served as a Queens County Prosecutor, Trial Attorney, Municipal Attorney, and attorney in private practice. Currently, I am the Principal Court Attorney in Dutchess County’s busiest Court. Rated “Highly Qualified” by the Dutchess County Bar […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING 11/2/17

WHAT’S HAPPENING 11/2/17

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Opening Friday November 10 and running weekends through December 9, the Musical “The Bridges Of Madison County” will play at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. Claudia Stefany directs the show, which is based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller. Francesca Johnson is looking forward to a rare four days […]