WHY IS ADMINISTRATION OF THE VA PERPETUALLY PROBLEMATIC?

To the Editor, Eric Shinseki, a Retired Four-Star General, West Point Graduate, and former Army Chief of Staff, is truly a remarkable man. Last year he stepped down from his position as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Simply put, he failed to be able to manage the Department of Veterans Affairs. He was replaced by Robert […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Volunteers Keep Us Safe

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Beneath the blazing summer sun, police officers and volunteer firefighters from across Rockland County converged on Orangetown last week in response to an “accident” on the CSX rail line near Highview Avenue. This “accident” was part of a full-scale exercise to evaluate coordination, capabilities and response during a freight […]

The Bully Makes a Point

The Bully Makes a Point

BY DIANE DIMOND It has been intriguing to note that in this era of citizen division and Us versus Them mentality — during this time in our history when every perceived foe must be labeled — no one has called out presidential wannabe Donald Trump for what he is. He is a bully. He is […]

Response to the Rockland Legislature’s Resolution Opposing Indian Point

To the Editor, The resolution approved by the Rockland County Legislature opposing Indian Point’s license renewal is unfortunate. Indian Point is a crucial source of affordable, reliable power for our region, generating 2,000 megawatts of electricity each day, enough for up to 2 million New York homes. With Entergy’s investing more than $1 billion in […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Crafting A Responsible Budget

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I’m pleased to report more good news this week regarding our ongoing efforts to restore fiscal health to Rockland County government.  Recognizing that my administration has made significant strides to improve operations, save money and chip away at debt, the Office of the State Comptroller announced plans to lower […]