By Kathy Kahn As pushback continues to soar from law enforcement, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is having second thoughts about making recreational marijuana legal in New York. At a recent Rockland Business Association meeting in February at the Pearl River Hilton, an overflow crowd listened to Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco speak on the massive burden […]
BY LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman As an MIT alumnus who began his teaching career at the institute nearly 60 years ago, I have been privileged to quote Editor Jason Pontin directly from the “MIT Technology Review” and “MIT News” in several of my columns over the last two years. I will now quote the most current article […]
BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman Apparently, in New York State, some political operatives believe, it’s only a matter of days before governor Cuomo will sign the Marijuana Legalization bill discussed in last week’s Ombudsman Alert column, despite the very strong opposition of the law enforcement communities such as the New York State Sheriff’s Association, as […]
By County Executive Ed Day This week we faced another new challenge as part of our ongoing measles outbreak. A group of parents from the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge filed a lawsuit and sought an injunction against the orders imposed by our Commissioner of Health to keep their unvaccinated students out of […]
By Supervisor George Hoehmann We can almost taste spring in the air. With longer days of daylight and warmer weather here and there. Even though the snow hasn’t all melted, our Highway Department is preparing to start the annual yard waste pick up program. Every year during yard waste and loose leaf pick up season, my office receives many […]
Pfizer is actively looking to hire dozens of people in Pearl River to continue the research and development site’s legacy of innovation. Professionals who aspire to make a difference in human health around the world by applying their knowledge and skills are welcomed to explore the career opportunities available at the site today. Many of […]