BY DIANE DIMOND Following my recent column about racial tensions in America, I got an email from Gary L. Hoe, of Albuquerque, which made me re-think what our founding fathers had in mind when they established this country. Hoe reminded me of a quote from Benjamin Franklin, attributed to the statesman as he left the […]
To the Editor, It has been an honor to have served the residents of the Village of Airmont for eight years. When I was first approached to run for the office of trustee, I was surprised and flattered. Having taught history and government for 30 years, and having a Masters Degree in Political Science, I […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Publisher It’s been said a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if a prosecutor led them that way, but apparently whatever evidence the DA has on Legislator Frank Sparaco so far is not enough to inspire his confidence in the case. At pre-trial hearings this week the Rockland DA’s Office asked […]
Dear Governor Cuomo, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the clemency application being considered in regard to Judith Clark. Ms. Clark and the other self-proclaimed revolutionaries were responsible for the murders of two Nyack police officers, Sergeant Edward J. O’Grady, Jr, Police Officer Waverly “Chipper” Brown and Brinks security guard Peter Paige […]
To the Editor, It seems incredulous and unconscionable that while our nation is spending billions of dollars and putting thousands of American lives at risk to fight terrorism at home and abroad, there would be any consideration to pardon Judith Clark. Judith Clark was an active and willing participant in an act of homegrown terrorism […]
BY RABBI DAVID E. EIDENSOHN It seems likely now that in 2016 all American women ages 18-25 must register for the draft or face the consequences. The Supreme Court has ruled in the past that women needn’t file for the Selective Service, commonly referred to as the draft, because they were excluded from combat duty. […]