BY DIANE DIMOND As my mother used to say, “He looked like death warmed over.” When Jerry Sandusky entered the courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., to hear his sentence, he looked like a completely different man. Gone was the suit and tie I saw him wear each day of his child sex abuse trial. Gone was […]
The Credit Union Association of New York has announced its endorsement of four Congressional candidates: Chris Collins (R), Hakeem Jeffries (D), Dan Maffei (D) and Grace Meng (D). The endorsements are based on meetings with candidates, feedback from credit unions in the candidates’ districts and, where applicable, the candidates’ legislative records. Collins (R) is running […]
EDITORIAL BY DYLAN SKRILOFF At Clarkstown’s board meeting this week, Supervisor Alex Gromack defended the town’s efforts, saying they are working hard to save taxpayer dollars through “innovative” projects like merging the Town Clerk and Tax Receiver offices as well as the Highway Department’s three garages. Indeed, the Clarkstown Town Board should be commended for […]
BY CHRIS HANLY Investment Consultant, Gary Goldberg Financial Services What was once the rallying cry of labor, it turns out, is a pretty good investment strategy for today’s environment, especially for investors who need income. You may be justifiably sick of hearing about Europe, and I will spare you the latest gory details. However, turning […]
BY DIANE DIMOND A recent Gallup poll has just concluded that 54 percent of Americans think the Transportation Security Administration is doing an “excellent” or “good” job at our airports. I don’t. I think the TSA is engaged in a nationwide effort to cavalierly and routinely strip travelers of their dignity. I think in some […]
Editor, I would like to thank all residents of the 99th Assembly District that voted for me along with all of grassroots Team Schmitt family, friends, and supporters. Just a short while ago I conceded to my primary rival and wished him the best of luck as he proceeds to the general election. Despite seemingly […]