BY JOEL GROSSBARTH The trial of Ramapo Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence is nearing the end. On Monday, defense lawyer Michael Burke informed United States District Court Judge Cathy Seibel that the defense would not be calling any witnesses, including Supervisor St. Lawrence, after the prosecution rested. Closing arguments took placeon Tuesday and Wednesday. After […]
The Haverstraw Town Police Department will be participating in the Buckle Up New York (BUNY) enforcement program from May 22 through June 4, 2017. New York State’s Governors Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) will partner with local law enforcement agencies across the state for this event, which is supported and promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since the […]
The Hoboken International Film Festival [HIFF] is gearing up for its first appearance in Greenwood Lake, NY at the Thomas Morahan Memorial Park. Now in its 12th year, HIFF – called by FOX, Time Warner and other major media “one of the 10 biggest film festivals in the world” – is being held May 19 – […]
BY JOEL GROSSBARTH The lawsuit that could determine the landscape (and the possible future) of the Village of Pomona is underway at the United States Courthouse in White Plains, New York. The village is being sued by a religious organization known as Rabbinical College of Tartikov. A legal fight has ongoing between the two parties […]
BY KATHY KAHN A village with a history of mismanagement, discrimination and favoritism while former officials cool their heels in prison continues to be a charade that degrades. During the public portion of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, residents got up to speak during the public participation segment but were constantly reminded by […]
Students, Instructors And Assistants Recognized For Participation In Special Program PRESS RELEASE- Rockland County Legislator Laurie Santulli presented recognition awards to students, instructors and assistants of the Rockland County Fire & EMS Youth Academy. The academy is a six-week program designed to introduce and train youth ages 13 and up on various aspects of firefighting, […]