By Supervisor George Hoehmann This week I was overcome with sadness as we lost a dear friend of mine, Clarkstown Police Detective Frederick J. Parent. Freddy was a lifelong Clarkstown resident who devoted his life to serving our community. I’ve known Freddy since our days at Clarkstown South High School together. We graduated the same […]
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar presents Larry Fuller, internationally known mainstream jazz pianist next weekend, appearing with his Trio at 8 and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The performance will showcase Fuller’s jazz piano styles, blending bebop, swing and stride techniques “with an assurance and breathtaking ease rarely experienced live today.” Fuller credits long-time music making […]
BY GEORGE HOEHMANN Supervisor, Town of Clarkstown It has been an honor serving as your town supervisor over the last 21 months and I’m humbled that you have bestowed upon me the privilege to serve you for another term. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me. I […]
BY DIANE DIMOND It’s one of those criminal cases that makes you shake your head in disbelief. Within a few weeks, 42-year-old Tyra Patterson will be released from an Ohio prison after serving 23 years for a murder she is now widely believed not to have committed. She will have spent more than half her […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Two seismic events shook Rockland County this week and both have profound impacts on our shared future. The first I’m sure you’ve heard: The people of this county honored me by overwhelmingly voting to give me a second term as County Executive. The second might have slipped by without […]
BY DIANE DIMOND It’s one of those criminal cases that makes you shake your head in disbelief. Within a few weeks, 42-year-old Tyra Patterson will be released from an Ohio prison after serving 23 years for a murder she is now widely believed not to have committed. She will have spent more than half her […]