Rockland County learned this week of its first human case of West Nile Virus, which was recently diagnosed in a 50-year-old resident. “West Nile Virus has had a presence in our county since 1999, in the bird and mosquito population. We are grateful that our first documented human case was a mild infection and our […]
As part of the reconstruction of New Hempstead Road, overnight work has been scheduled at the intersection of New Hempstead and Little Tor Road. Up until now, there have not been any full road closures or rerouting of traffic through residential streets. Crews will be working one night to mill/pave the intersection. Work will begin […]
Rockland will have a new county executive in 2014. The Rockland County Times has confirmed that Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef will not be seeking reelection to the position in 2013. The five-term incumbent made the announcement at an annual fundraiser held Wednesday night at Civile’s Restaurant in the Village of Haverstraw. Surrounded by supporters […]
PRESS RELEASE Nyack Chamber of Commerce Hosts Carlucci, Jaffee and Lowey at the Black Bear Saloon The Nyack Chamber of Commerce will host an informal discussion with New York State Senator David Carlucci, New York State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee and U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9 at the […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA The Rockland County Conservative Party’s September 26, 7:30 p.m. convention at the New City Town Hall continues to be marred by controversy, including claims of dishonesty, a lack of transparency and fraud, as well as persisting outrage over the scheduling of the event over Yom Kippur. The convention, which was closed to […]
The Town of Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating swastika graffiti found earlier this week drawn on the street outside of a house on Lady Godiva Way in the town of New City. Police responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. on Monday following a call from a resident who saw the graffiti while getting […]