To the Editor, I read with much concern that the Ramapo Teachers Association has actually endorsed two of the candidates running for the school board [Dgheim/Haward]. As a taxpayer and concerned community member one needs to ask themselves do I want to elect a candidate that the teachers are endorsing? I think not. I want a […]
BY DIANE DIMOND Ten minutes on the phone with David Lockett and you realize this is a man of high integrity, compassion and vision. After a lengthy conversation with him, I came away believing if there was ever a man we should follow in the fight against crime, it is David Lockett. Lockett’s business background […]
To the Editor, As promised I am continuing my efforts to make Spring Valley beautiful. Over the last two weeks I have instructed our Department of Public Works to fix our Memorial Park. The children’s playground, which has been closed for over four years will be reopened and looks better than ever. I have also […]
To the Editor, On behalf of the Village of Sloatsburg, I am privileged, honored and delighted to extend congratulations to St. Joan of Arc Church on its 90th anniversary. This sanctuary not only stands as the center of the life for Catholics, but it also is a symbol of our community. Nine decades ago the […]
To the Editor, As you may know the Congers Elementary School was declared unsafe in August 2013 due to a cracked gym wall. Due to typical governmental overkill the cost to repair the wall pork-barreled into a $6.5 million bond issue. This past Wednesday I presented a proposal and quote to have the repairs done […]
To the Editor, With the school board elections next week it is an opportunity for the parents/taxpayers of Ramapo to send a message. For over a decade, Craig Long has been on the BOE. Since he took the reins as president, RCSD has been mired in scandals and financial disasters. Here are some lowlights from […]