Winners in the Spotlight at RCC-TV Video Festival

Winners in the Spotlight at RCC-TV Video Festival

High school entrants join RCC students and alumni on the red carpet RAMAPO – Creative young video artists from around the Rockland County area got a chance to be in the spotlight at the 10th annual RCC-TV Video Festival. The event, held May 13 at Rockland Community College, featured videos produced by RCC students and alumni, […]

Orangetown Appears Serious About Unmasking Hidden Owners of Properties

Orangetown Appears Serious About Unmasking Hidden Owners of Properties

Public hearing set for June 13 on “full disclosure law”   BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Orangetown is moving closer to adopting a “full disclosure” law, which mandates the actual owners of all real property in the township publicly identify themselves whenever they seek a building, zoning, planning or other land use approval. The […]

Sloatsburg’s infamous toxic dirt pile now slated for removal

Sloatsburg’s infamous toxic dirt pile now slated for removal

Contaminated soil that has been left adjacent to the Village of Sloatsburg community fields for years is on track to finally be removed. Kevin Downes Tree Service Co. will be removing the thousands of cubic yards of soil in Sloatsburg’s Community Field and three locations in Hillburn over the course of 120 days. The contract […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Preserving Clarkstown

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Preserving Clarkstown

By George Hoehmann, Supervisor Town of Clarkstown Over the last 15 months, I have worked tirelessly to begin righting our fiscal ship and reducing wasteful government spending.  With the Town Board, we reduced spending by over $4 million by cutting salaries and eliminating positions; reduced stipends, merged boards, and ended the take home vehicle policy. Just […]

Nyack Hospital Receives Grant for New Emergency Dept. Digital X-ray Suites

Nyack Hospital Receives Grant for New Emergency Dept. Digital X-ray Suites

Nyack Hospital has received a $300,000 grant for two digital X-ray suites which will be located in the new Emergency Department (ED) as part of the Hospital’s Transformation Project.  The funding is being provided by New NY Bridge Community Benefits Program. “As home to one of the most active Emergency Departments in the lower Hudson […]