Hoehmtown Happenings: Overdoses and Deaths in Clarkstown are Down Here is Why

Hoehmtown Happenings: Overdoses and Deaths in Clarkstown are Down Here is Why

The drug crisis is both complicated and insidious and has been growing exponentially for the past twenty years. Every year the number of deaths and overdoses rise across the country and locally despite the best efforts to combat the issue. However, despite these facts we have some reason for hope as half year statistics locally demonstrate that both […]

“Going Toe-to-Toe With Irresponsible Landlords”

“Going Toe-to-Toe With Irresponsible Landlords”

By County Executive Ed Day My administration’s brand-new Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) has been working tirelessly following the official takeover of the Building Department in the Village of Spring Valley on February 14, 2022, a directive from the New York State Department of State following years of code enforcement issues. Since assuming control, […]

“Biting Back Against Mosquitoes”

“Biting Back Against Mosquitoes”

By County Executive Ed Day Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance, they also spread dangerous diseases which is why, to help County residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property, my administration combats these pests by treating catch basins and storm drains. The treatment program prevents these insects from breeding in the standing […]

Ghost Busted: Haverstraw man indicted for possesion of unregistered “ghost guns”

Ghost Busted: Haverstraw man indicted for possesion of unregistered “ghost guns”

Gregory Lopez, 45 of Haverstraw, NY has been indicted by the county DA’s office  following an ongoing investigation into the sale and possession of  “ghost guns” in Rockland The defendant was charged under a new subsection of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree designed specifically to combat the sale of unregistered  fire […]

Hochul Seeks to Change Ballot Law After Lieutenant Governor Arrested

Hochul Seeks to Change Ballot Law After Lieutenant Governor Arrested

Governor Kathy Hochul is having a challenging month. Due to a quirk in New York’s election laws, it appears that former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin may still be listed as her running mate for the 2022 gubernatorial election despite being arrested for federal bribery and conspiracy charges two weeks ago. CBS news reported that Hochul […]

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