By Gary Puckrein The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the nation and taking a disproportionate toll on African American and Hispanic communities. Yet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just moved ahead with a rule that will make it more difficult for vulnerable Americans to access the medicines they need. The new CMS rule increases […]
By County Executive Ed Day As we approach the most solemn day on the American calendar, it is important that we remember those that gave all in protection and service to this country and the freedoms we cherish. It is thanks to their sacrifice that we can enjoy the liberties we have in this great […]
A legislative column by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) For many upstate New Yorkers, today symbolizes light at the end of the tunnel. Phase I businesses are being reopened, and people are able to return to work. I am wary, however, of the taste Gov. Cuomo has gotten for power. Gov. Cuomo has used his expanded […]
To the editor, While the CEO of Westchester Medical Center commands a salary of 2 million dollars, He has not given our front line health care workers hazard pay for working with COVID-19 patients. Its business as usual hospital administration all command the big salaries and the hands on people are ignored. W.M.C. runs Good […]
By County Executive Ed Day It does not appear that Rockland County and the rest of the Mid-Hudson Region will be ready to reopen on Friday, May 15. But it is possible that we will fully meet the criteria to reopen as early as next week. To be clear, in order to begin an economic […]
By Michael Lawler Republican candidate for NYS Assembly District 97 Back in late February, when I announced my candidacy for State Assembly, most people were vaguely aware of the growing COVID-19 pandemic overseas, but few saw it impacting our lives here in New York State in such a dramatic way. Fast forward a couple months, and I […]