Be A Hero And Look For The Zero: Use “Phosphorus-Free” Fertilizer And Protect Our Waterways A beautifully manicured lawn is a source of pride for many suburban homeowners and it’s easy to understand why. It’s aesthetically pleasing and it helps to maintain the value of homes and neighborhoods. But in many cases, the methods used to […]
Congressman Michael Lawler (R, NY-17) and Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann Sunday condemned what they called “the violent, anti-Semitic remarks espoused by a speaker at the Islamic Center of Rockland.” Lawler said he has visited the center and “have never encountered hostility or hatred toward anyone, but this rhetoric is shocking and deeply concerning.” Lawler […]
When Michael Specht began working part time at Ramapo Town Hall, he never would have imagined that 19 years later he would be elected to serve as the Town Council Supervisor. “I always was interested in politics, but I never thought I would be in it”, admitted Specht. Moving to Thiells from the Bronx when […]
Pulling Back the Rind on Local Cheese Shop As you walk into Scott and Joe in Nyack, you are immediately greeted by overwhelmingly delicious looking hunks of cheese. They are lined up, perfectly placed and labeled in a gleaming display fridge. Oh, and there’s Scott. Scott lives up perfectly to his self description of “very […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed landmark legislation sponsored by State Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) that allows New York’s small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead (also called honey wine) to ship directly to consumers. The newly signed law opens significant opportunities for the state’s growing craft beverage industry by providing a vital market […]
Dear Letters Editor: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, beat the heat and humidity by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and order a banana split. Sunday, August 25th is National Banana Split Day. It […]