Keeping our residents safe starts with ensuring the buildings they live in are constructed legally and to code. That’s why I want to personally commend our Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) and the Office of Consumer Protection for their tireless work holding irresponsible landlords and contractors accountable. On July 10, OBC inspectors observed major […]
Give Blood This Summer, Help Save Lives There’s a well-known quote, often apparently mistakenly attributed to Winston Churchill, which states “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Regardless of the quote’s actual source, the sentiment behind it rings true from me in more ways than […]
On Saturday evening at approximately 11:00 PM, the Haverstraw Police Department responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a firearm. Prior to police arrival, the suspect fled his residence in a vehicle while armed. Haverstraw Police units located the vehicle traveling on Route 9W in the Village of Haverstraw and attempted a traffic […]
After months of speculation, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has decided against running for governor and instead, will seek re-election to Congress in 2026. Lawler’s announcement Wednesday morning came minutes after House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued a statement saying in part, “Mike Lawler is a great, effective, and hardworking Representative for New York’s 17th […]
Stony Point has adopted a local law that will put a temporary pause on certain housing development in the town. The law was unanimously approved by the Town Board during a meeting on Tuesday which was proceeded by a public hearing on the proposal: the proposal was well received during both Tuesday’s hearing and an […]
Greetings from Spring Lake, New Jersey. We read your column each week on the internet and really enjoy it. Hopefully, you can help us figure out what this old family heirloom really is. Growing up I can remember it being in my parent’s china cabinet. We were forbidden to go near it. My father told […]