Russian Defense to Use Lasers to Deflect Enemy The Russian defense industry says powerful lasers on its sixth-generation fighter will be used to “burn” enemy homing systems on projectiles fired in their direction to deflect them from hitting a target. “Now we are talking about developments in the field of powered lasers that will be […]
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced today that the county is taking legal action against pharmaceutical companies that made and sold prescription opioids that contributed to the epidemic of abuse. “This opioid epidemic is exacting a huge toll on Rockland County both in terms of lives lost and the cost of […]
Something interesting happened over the last few months in Albany. And it’s actually going to help Clarkstown taxpayers. Hard to believe, but it’s true. A bill made its way through legislative committees and the state legislature—and arrived on Governor Cuomo’s desk. Governor Cuomo signed it and then I, along with the Town Board, adopted it […]
Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello Rockland County! I hope that you have had a nice week. Can you believe it’s already August? The summer always seems to fly by. Anyway, it’s time to take a look at the forecast as we head into the final month of Meteorological Summer. On Friday, we can […]
Former Stony Point Councilman and longtime Town Justice Louis Vicari passed away Sunday, July 30 at the age of 76. Current Stony Point Town Supervisor Jim Monaghan announced the sad news to the community on Monday, July 31. Monaghan said, “It is with great sadness to announce the passing of long time Town Justice Louis Vicari. […]
The Haverstraw Police Department announced the retirement of Lieutenant John Hickey this week. Lt. Hickey served 29 years in the department. Rising from the rank of patrolman, John Hickey was promoted to sergeant, detective sergeant and ultimately lieutenant. The department stated on social media, “We would like to wish Lt. Hickey a happy and healthy […]