Approximately 75% of people don’t replace their toothbrushes as often as they should, but perhaps people will be more inclined to keep up with good oral hygiene habits when they hear about the new research suggesting that losing teeth nearly doubles the risk of developing dementia. A study of elderly people published in the Journal […]
While young people between the ages of 16 and 25 have some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, they should expect even more expensive prices in the future. And it seems they only have themselves to blame. The reason? Smartphones. In a social media-addicted world of instant gratification, young people are accustomed […]
Across the U.S., people trying to make a quick buck are looking towards the roadways to do so. As ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft become more popular across the globe, vehicle wrap advertising is growing with them. And, as with any growing trend, some sketchy companies are trying to take advantage. A single vehicle […]
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE – Rockland County suspended Richard Brega and the Brega organizations, barring them from bidding on future contracts, and moved to end some current contracts before they expire, Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced last week. Brega was arrested by the FBI in January for allegedly falsifying municipal bus contracts with BOCES in his […]
A Legislative Column by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) As we delve deeper into budget negotiations here in Albany and approach the April 1 deadline, there are many questions still to be answered. All that seems to be talked about is giving away free college on the backs of our taxpayers and allowing 16- and 17-year-old murderers and […]
A winter storm leaving over a foot of snow forced Town of Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan and the Town Board to reschedule a public hearing to amend the town’s code to “Prohibit Improper Real Estate Solicitations in the Town of Stony Point.” A “no knock” law will be discussed at the new hearing date […]