Will Obama grant Leonard Peltier clemency?

Last month, a letter in support of clemency for federal prisoner Leonard Peltier was sent to President Obama by former United States Attorney James H. Reynolds, a US attorney who oversaw the Peltier case in 1977. Supporters believe that Native American activist Leonard Peltier was wrongfully convicted in 1977 for the deaths of two agents […]

Orangetown Board condemns Gov. Cuomo’s Commutation of Brinks Terrorist Sentence

Orangetown Board condemns Gov. Cuomo’s  Commutation of Brinks Terrorist Sentence

BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES An enraged Orangetown Town Board Tuesday unanimously condemned New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo for commuting the life prison sentence of convicted Brinks armored car robber Judith Clark, and demanded that her original sentence of 75 years to life be re-imposed and served in full. The resolution […]

STATE POLICE: Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman believed to be dead after bridge jump

NY State Police informed the public that former Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman is presumed dead in the waters beneath the Bear Mt Bridge. A man driving Friedman’s car was filmed on surveillance jumping from the bridge this morning and Friedman’s whereabouts are unknown, police said. They began a search for Friedman’s body beneath the bridge […]

New Study Shows That E-Cigarettes Can Cause Oral Diseases and Gum Damage

New Study Shows That E-Cigarettes Can Cause Oral Diseases and Gum Damage

E-cigarettes have become popular methods for quitting smoking in recent years, and have even become popular among non-smokers. These products are marketed as safer alternatives that do not have nearly as many carcinogens or chemicals that can cause oral and overall health issues. But just recently, however, a new study showed that e-cigs aren’t nearly […]