Ghost Guns Gotta Go

Ghost Guns Gotta Go

BY DIANE DIMOND OK, here I go with another flip-flop. Regular readers of this column know I’m not a big fan of more gun control laws. Generally speaking, I think we’ve got enough federal and state laws. And besides, criminals don’t follow the law when they go out to get or use a gun. I’ve […]

Maintain the Age of Criminal Responsibility in New York State

Maintain the Age of Criminal Responsibility in New York State

To the Editor, Mr. Cuomo and Mr. Carlucci along with the majority of liberal Democrats are Naive to want to raise the age of criminal responsibility. The criminal mind is that of a predator that preys on the honest working public. The lack of people taking responsibility for their own actions is a major problem […]

Changes in 2017 Taxes for Businesses and Individuals

Changes in 2017 Taxes for Businesses and Individuals

Inauguration Day is over and we know big changes are instore. But before we speculate on what’s coming, let’s focus on the here and now. Now here’s what we know for certain: Business Taxes In 2017, the standard mileage rate for business driving will be reduced to 53 ½ cents a mile. The rate for […]

County Executive’s Corner: Looking to the Future

County Executive’s Corner: Looking to the Future

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Spring, that season of renewal, is almost upon us and it’s natural during this time of year to think about the future. That is what I’m doing as I complete my first term as your County Executive. I’m thinking about all that we have accomplished and all that I […]