A recent study by researchers at the University of Toronto suggests that a specific protein deficiency could be the key to understanding some cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous studies from this team of researchers, led by Professors Benjamin Blencowe and Sabine Cordes, revealed a connection between autism and a protein in the brain […]
There’s no doubt about it: harsh, winter weather can take its toll on your home. On average, a homeowner spends between 1-4% on their house’s total value on maintenance and repairs each year, and this number only increases as a house ages. When you live in a location that’s prone to freezing temperatures, snow, and […]
Rockland County Democrats and County Executive Ed Day continue to clash not only over policy but over basic outlook on fiscal reality. Day vetoed all but four technical amendments made to his budget by Democrats on the Legislature. The Democrats have 11 votes in hand (including Republican Douglas Jobson, Jr.), but require 12 votes to […]
Winter is officially here, and it made itself clear with a wave of snow that spread out across the Midwest and will continue throughout the Northeast this week. According to The Weather Channel, high pressure will move in once the snow has passed, bringing with it freezing temperatures for much of next week. The National […]
Sadly, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash — often resulting in death — every two minutes in the U.S.. But while drunk driving continues to plague the nation, other issues are growing more concerning. According to a new American Automobile Association (AAA) study, tired driving might be just as dangerous as impaired […]
BY KATHY KAHN The Rockland Legislature held its final public hearing on the proposed 2017 county budget Tuesday night before delving into a two-hour discussion of why funding was restored to dozens of public benefit corporations and 50 vacant county positions the Executive branch had proposed to eliminate were added back. Democrats eliminated a proposed […]