BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI Memorial Day is the time we remember and honor the thousands of servicemembers who died while serving our country. It is a somber holiday filled with great meaning for many. This Memorial Day when we are spending time with our loved ones at a barbecue let’s take time to remember, reflect, […]
By County Executive Ed Day During my inauguration, I pledged to increase my efforts in support of uniting our beloved county. Much of Rockland’s strength comes from our diversity. A diversity of cultures, religions and ideas that when properly focused can bring us all closer together. This week, my office, with the help of the […]
DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman As an MIT alumnus who began his mathematics teaching career at the institute nearly 60 years ago, I have quoted from the “MIT Technology Review” at times when explaining issues, especially those on the cutting edge of science. Today, I reference the MIT Review’s article “Looking Concussion In The Eye.” This […]
Hundreds of Rockland commuters depend on the New Jersey Transit trains to get to New York City, which is why I am demanding NJT keep express trains on the Pascack Valley Line. NJT said beginning on June 4th it will cut two of its four express service trains, while workers install Positive Train Control (PTC). We all […]
By Supervisor George Hoehmann Since becoming Supervisor three years ago, one of my top priorities was to step up the enforcement of our Town Code, in order to protect our quality of life in Clarkstown. As part of that effort, we created the rental registry to ensure safe and legal apartments across Clarkstown. If you […]
America’s oil and gas production is booming of late, with the US poised to become the world’s largest exporter of crude oil. Domestic natural gas is also ramping up, enabling the US to become a net exporter for the first time in almost 60 years. All of this is good news, since the US is […]