Clarkstown Reorganization Meeting Postponed

Due to the predicted snow storm for Thursday evening, the Clarkstown Town Board reorganization meeting was canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2014.   Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack will deliver his ‘State of the Town’ address on Tuesday, January 7, 8 p.m., at Town Hall. The Supervisor will address his goals for […]

HOMELESS MAN INDICTED IN CHRISTMAS EVE ABDUCTION, RAPE AND MURDER OF SPRING VALLEY WOMAN

Defendant faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted  FROM THE DA’S OFFICE Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe today announced that a six-count indictment has been handed up against Juan Perez-Coira (DOB 09/07/70) no known address, of Spring Valley, New York charging him with: – Three counts of Murder in the Second […]

Following the Money Trail: Who Profits From the Implementation of Common Core State Standards?

Following the Money Trail: Who Profits From the Implementation of Common Core State Standards?

Part 2 of a 4 Part Series BY CHERYL SLAVIN One of the most vociferous objections to the Common Core State Standards to date has been the perception of Common Core implementation as a “top-down,” thinly veiled attempt by the federal government to control nationwide educational policy. Less obvious, but perhaps ultimately more substantial, lurks […]

INDICTED FOR THE UNTHINKABLE

INDICTED FOR THE UNTHINKABLE

Seeking justice for Baby Angel For any loving parent it’s the unthinkable. Maria Oliva Guaman-Guaman has been indicted in the “Baby Angel” case for allegedly strangling to death her own newborn son. A deceased infant–umbilical cord still attached–was found in a recycling bin in Yonkers on November 12 sparking a regional interest in the case. […]

Missing Person Denise Gruffi Located

Clarkstown Police have confirmed that they have located missing person Denise Gruffi. Message from Clarkstown Police: “The missing person whom we had requested your assistance with in locating, Denise Gruffi, has been located. We thank you for your attention to this mattter and for disseminating the relevant information to assist us in this investigation.”

Police Ask Public to Keep Eye Out for Missing Woman

Police Ask Public to Keep Eye Out for Missing Woman

UPDATE — Police have confirmed that Mrs. Gruffi has been located   PSA FROM CPD The Clarkstown Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing female party who may be endangered.  The missing party is one Denise Gruffi, a 59-year-old caucasian female. Ms. Gruffi is described as being 5’7, 150lbs, fair […]