To the Editor, It’s interesting to note that Westchester County eliminated their mounted unit several years ago, claiming a million dollar a year savings. In the interest of efficiency the Rockland Sheriff’s Mounted Unit needs to be eliminated. Police departments across the country have eliminated their mounted units in the interest of efficiency. In Rockland, […]
There has been significant change in the East Ramapo Central School District in recent months with more changes to come. In this regard, we were informed recently by Dr. Klein of his desire to retire as soon as a replacement could be found. Dr. Klein’s departure was not unexpected. He is serving in the last […]
To the Editor, The finances of the Town of Ramapo have gone from bad to worse. The NYS Comptrollers’ Office just released the fiscal stress scores for municipalities in New York State and the Town of Ramapo remains as one of the most fiscally stressed. Ramapo’s fiscal stress score went from 70.8 percent in 2012 […]
BY FROMA HARROP The 2015-16 academic year has opened with a predictable collection of demands for banning certain views, often involving sexual or racial matters. Many are couched in convoluted claims that disagreeable speech is making students feel “unsafe.” Much of the squelching aims to fend off challenges to some of the more ludicrous theories […]
BY DIANE DIMOND It is the movie Hollywood doesn’t want you to see. This is not your typical Hollywood film. It’s a documentary called “An Open Secret” and it pulls the ugly scab off Hollywood to reveal what has happened to some vulnerable young boys who have tried to break in to the entertainment industry. […]
To the Editor: In the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, Get Up, Stand Up: East Ramapo has composed a New Year’s Wish-list: 1. A thorough forensic audit of the district’s finances is conducted. 2. All board members are removed from office due to their reckless malfeasance – and are investigated by the Federal government. 3. Dr. […]