DINNER IS SERVED: Rick’s Club American

DINNER IS SERVED: Rick’s Club American

By Col. Andrew J. Smith I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I haven’t been to Rick’s Club American on 100 Lake Road in Congers in over 20 years, but when I did go, I was always pleased with the experience. Rick’s is widely known for its seafood and barbecue, which I always take delight […]

SUDDENLY 17: Elected officials in Sloatsburg need to learn from history

SUDDENLY 17: Elected officials in Sloatsburg need to learn from history

To the Editor, The Village of Sloatsburg is situated in the Ramapo Pass. This Pass serves as a natural gateway through the Ramapo Mountains to all destinations north. Orange Turnpike [Route 17] was a single lane state road in either direction. Route 17 was so heavily traveled, and known for traffic backing up that the […]

COMMUNITY VIEW: Our Respected Civil Servants are Throwing Sand While East Ramapo’s Political Machine Laughs – Divide and Conquer

COMMUNITY VIEW: Our Respected Civil Servants are Throwing Sand While East Ramapo’s Political Machine Laughs – Divide and Conquer

  BY JULIE D. GLOBUS This is the first time I am commenting on Chief Michael Sullivan and his current war with Supervisor Hoehmann. I don’t care much about the intricacies of that war. I find the entire battle expensive, poorly planned, excruciatingly childish, misdirected and damaging for Clarkstown and Rockland. There are important issues […]

What’s Happening 7/6/17

What’s Happening 7/6/17

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Rockland Theatre Company doing Seussical for Kids with auditions set for September and performances in December. Kids cast 2-4, junior cast grades 4-7 and senior cast grades 7-10. Information and applications [email protected]. Beauty and the Beasts cast grades 6-10 Monday, July 10-Friday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performances Friday, July 28 […]

Crime Blotter 7/6/17

Crime Blotter 7/6/17

Orangetown:            Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest On June 28, the Orangetown Police Department Detective Bureau along with the New Jersey Union County Prosecutors, arrested 49-year-old Erik Johnson of Sparkill on a warrant as a fugitive of justice. Between March 6 to March 23, Johnson allegedly knowingly distributed one or more […]

County Executive’s Corner: Danger for All on Over-Crowded Roads

County Executive’s Corner: Danger for All on Over-Crowded Roads

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Another senseless tragedy on the roads in Rockland – this one involving a family out on a shopping errand and a little baby who is now dead. A regular everyday chore turned into tragedy when a careless driver allegedly gave into road rage. We send our condolences to the […]