Jewish Federation issues vague denouncement of “reprehensible rhetoric” in Rockland County’s 2017 election

Jewish Federation issues vague denouncement of “reprehensible rhetoric” in Rockland County’s 2017 election

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE JEWISH FEDERATION & FOUNDATION OF ROCKLAND COUNTY The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County is extremely concerned about the tenor and undertone of some of the statements being circulated – by candidates and their supporters – during the current election season. With that issue in mind, the Jewish Community Relations […]

WEATHER THIS WEEK: November 3-9

WEATHER THIS WEEK: November 3-9

Your Weekly Forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that your Halloween was safe and spooky! On a serious note, I’d like to extend my thoughts and prayers to the victims, families, and friends of the heinous terror attack in Manhattan earlier in the week. Onto the forecast. Friday: Increasing clouds. Mild, with […]

Candidates for Clarkstown Council

Candidates for Clarkstown Council

Patrick Carroll, Candidate for Clarkstown Council, Ward 4  (Democratic, Independence, Working Families, Conservative) BIO I live in Bardonia with my wife, Natalie, and three daughters: Madelyn, Lily and Paige.  I am a graduate of Wesleyan University and Northeastern University School of Law and currently work as an Administrative Law Judge for NYS Department of Motor […]

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 […]

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ARTS COUNCIL

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ARTS COUNCIL

The Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Rockland this week announced the appointment of Kate Mitchell as executive director. The board stated in an email release, “We did a broad and thorough search for someone who had a track record of success in the not for profit world, strong leadership skills and a […]