The 100 Deadliest Days of the Year: Teen Driving Fatalities Spike In Summer The summer season is universally viewed as a fun and happy time for all, especially for teens enjoying the freedom that comes at the end of the school year. This extra free time generally means there are more teen drivers on our […]
I’m proud to say the Rockland County HERROS (Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities) College Tuition Reimbursement program for our volunteer emergency responders has given back more than $389,000 to heroes towards their college tuition. This initiative reflects our deep gratitude and ongoing commitment to those who dedicate their time and energy to protecting our […]
Did you know that June is National Foster a Pet Month? In honor of this special month, the RCT sat down with veterinary expert Dr. Hunter Finn to learn more about pet foster care. Fostering an animal gives them the attention they won’t necessarily receive in a busy shelter and the environment where they can […]
This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps millions of families across the country afford their energy bills and stay safe during extreme weather. The bipartisan legislation would establish a minimum staffing threshold to administer the program, following […]
Six years ago, Chestnut Ridge’s board created a House of Worship law, but in doing so, it neglected to follow its own local zoning/land use laws or comply with the County’s regulations. Justice Hal B. Greenwald rendered a favorable decision on May 27 to the three plaintiffs who filed an Article 78 lawsuit against the […]
The State Senate on Monday followed the lead of the Assembly by approving the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The Assembly approved the companion bill over a month ago. The measure now goes to the governor for her action. The bill provides “that a mentally competent, terminally ill patient may request medication to be self-administered […]