To the Editor, This year’s Orangetown supervisor election will be primarily decided based on who is best equipped to manage town finances, protect the character and integrity of our neighborhoods and prevent overdevelopment. These are local issues, not driven by national, ideological or partisan considerations. We have seen in just the last week, however, why […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day It’s been a long time since I’ve been in school or gotten a grade on a test. I nearly forgot the satisfaction you feel when you work hard and then see your hard work recognized by an objective set of standards. I felt that satisfaction last week when […]
With George Hoehmann, Supervisor, Town of Clarkstown Megan Leavey, A True American Hero Many of you may recognize the name Megan Leavey, especially if you’ve seen the inspiring movie trailer featuring her life story, playing all throughout the media recently. The full-length feature film debuts June 9 in theaters nationwide. What many of you may […]
BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman In my previous life teaching college (initially at MIT) for more than 40 years, I have found that a parody, which is a humorous imitation of a serious writing, to often be more effective in driving home a critical message to my students than using the bare unvarnished facts alone. […]
BY DIANE DIMOND As you read this, the president of the United States might very well have said or tweeted out more intemperate things. It is pretty clear that Donald J. Trump plays fast and loose with the English language, and that diplomatic speak is not in his wheelhouse. He shoots from the lip and […]
By George Hoehmann, Supervisor Town of Clarkstown Over the last 15 months, I have worked tirelessly to begin righting our fiscal ship and reducing wasteful government spending. With the Town Board, we reduced spending by over $4 million by cutting salaries and eliminating positions; reduced stipends, merged boards, and ended the take home vehicle policy. Just […]