State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced new legislation to enact a tax on vapor products used in an electronic cigarette or other similar device. New York State does not currently tax the liquids used in e-cigarette devices. “Not only will this tax help stunt the growth of e-cigarette use it will also help us protect […]
Aaron Troodler will not face jail time for bond fraud thanks to his testimony against former Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence, a federal judge ruled this week. While St. Lawrence was sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraud convictions last month, Troodler, 42, was sentenced to 18 months supervised release. He also was disbarred after his […]
BY KATHY KAHN Gov. Andrew Cuomo touted the progress New York made in 2017 to a full house in Albany on January 3, 2018, despite the $4 billion deficit hanging over his head. Cuomo announced millions in funding for several projects, including a hemp factory in upstate Binghamton, the completion of “cashless tolling” on the […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day was sworn in New Year’s Day, officially beginning his second term in office. During a speech following his swearing-in, Day outlined a vision for an “Era of Renewal” in Rockland. He promised to continue to fight against overdevelopment and for strict code enforcement on housing. Day said he wants to […]
Rockland Center for the Arts celebrates the vision of Creativity in a Students’ Exhibition, January 14 – , January 28, 2018 with an opening reception Saturday, January 20 from 2-5 p.m. Artwork will include pottery, glass beads, drawing, painting and sculpture from the students of RoCA. Early founders, Rockland residents and patrons – Helen Hayes, Henry Varnum […]