County Hospital Commissioner suspended with disciplinary charges

Rockland County Health Commissioner Richard Maloney was suspended with pay on Friday, July 5 pending an investigation and possible disciplinary charges. If he is found guilty, Maloney could be reprimanded or terminated. The details of the charges remain vague, except for a statement from Deputy County Executive Terry Grosselfinger that they involve a “personnel matter” […]

Zimmerman — A Cautionary Tale for Volunteers

Zimmerman — A Cautionary Tale for Volunteers

BY DIANE DIMOND We’re taught from an early age that we should “do unto others.” To help combat terrorism, we are told that if we “see something, say something.” We have respect for those who volunteer their time at churches, hospitals, rural firehouses and neighborhood watch programs. We can all probably agree it is a […]

Crane Accident in C’town

The Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating an accident involving a crane which occurred around 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 at 122 Ridge Road, Valley Cottage. The preliminary details are as follows: This is a property damage only incident. No injuries have been reported. A crane was performing work at 122 Ridge Rd, Valley Cottage […]

D’Agostino Law Firm will be replaced

The law firm of Minerva and D’Agostino will be replaced as attorneys for East Ramapo Central School District as a result of fallout from firm attorney Chris Kirby’s obscene outburst against Peggy Hatton and other district parents. The firm will continue to receive pay as it assists the district in a transition to other legal […]

STONY POINT KICKS OFF LIFESAVER PROGRAM

The Stony Point Police Department announced this week that it is is launching Project Lifesaver effective immediately. Project Lifesaver is a nationwide program designed to bring people who are at risk of wandering, particularly the elderly, including those with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Downs Syndrome and Dementia home safely. The program places a transmitter on the person’s wrist or ankle and it […]

Gannett Mole: Four Menial Employees Fired in 2013 to Cover Costs from Gun-Map Fallout

ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES EXCLUSIVE How much did all those armed guards and hotel rooms for executive editors cost the Journal News earlier this year, not to mention lost subscribers? The newspaper had to go into virtual lock-down after giving law abiding gun-owners the “sex offender treatment” following the Newtown massacre. Journal News publisher Janet Hasson and […]