On August 2nd, step just off of main street to the newest speakeasy in town – at least, for the night. The beloved local theater will be transforming its multiple studios and main stage into a glittering 1920s immersive experience for guests. For most patrons, the stage and lobby is all they get to see. […]
To the editor, While pandemics have receded from public discourse, their potential threat very much remains. Animal agriculture in general, and factory farming in particular, drastically increases the risk of zoonotic viruses making the jump to humans. Politicians interested in advancing public health should support government funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don’t know, […]
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 […]