One of the core tenets of the New York State Constitution is the premise that the most local level of government should have the authority to regulate certain matters such as zoning. This concept is commonly known as “home rule” and is designed to put community planning and development rules in the hands of the […]
I recently highlighted the incredible work of Rockland County Government employees and the continued growth of Rockland’s economy in the 2024 State of the County Address. When I was first elected as your County Executive in 2014, we were the most fiscally stressed County in all of New York with a $138-million deficit. We’ve literally […]
New City spot Caked Up Café could be called many things, but it is certainly not your average bakery. Owned and operated by local caterer-turned-baker Denise Byrnes, the now well-known café opened in 2013 after Byrnes’ efforts to make pastries and cakes for loved ones grew too large for her own home kitchen. “For a […]
Though Nyack is known for its wide selection of trendy bars and restaurants, there’s few spots with as rich a history, menu, and décor as the Hudson House. Built in the 1800s, conflicting reports list 1881 or 1840 as the Main Street building’s opening year. Its upstairs originally served as the Village Hall, while […]
Since the movie’s bombshell hit in 1978, everyone knows that “Grease” is the word—especially original Frenchy actress Didi Conn! This made it particularly special when Conn showed up to a rehearsal of Nyack High School’s recent production of “Grease,” which ran March 16 through March 23. Conn found out about the local show when she […]
At approximately 1:57PM, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Stony Point Police Dept responded to 54 Rosetown Road after receiving a call from a male party, advising that “his friends shot themselves”. Officers responded to 54 Rosetown Road and located 2 victims, one male and one female, deceased in an upstairs bedroom, from apparent gunshot […]