New housing in Ramapo must be “fair and equitable” say residents

Who will benefit from the creation of more housing in Ramapo was the question most asked of its town board on Tuesday evening, November 19.  Several residents filled Ramapo’s meeting hall on Route 59 for the public hearing on proposed “Planned Unit Developments,”also known as PUDs. These developments can consist of single-family homes, townhomes or […]

Hochul hoses commuters to NYC, Rockland reps vow to fight return of congestion pricing

Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the relaunch of the MTA’s congestion pricing program with a $9 base toll for passenger cars. It is a 40 percent reduction from the previously approved fare of $15, but the proposal is still getting blasted by its opponents. “Governor Hochul’s announcement that she will restart the Democrat’s congestion […]

All in With John Jastremski

A Sunday & A Season To Forget for NY Football Fans Look, after all the fun that was had throughout the month of October, you had to imagine the other shoe was ready to drop for NY Sports Fans.  That other shoe happens to be the 2024 New York Football season, which has been nothing […]

St. Dominic’s Family Services purchases former St. Dominic of Blauvelt properties

In a historic transition that underscores 146 years of dedication to compassionate care, the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt officially finalized the sale of several cherished buildings currently occupied by St. Dominic’s Family Services to that agency. Sr. Mary Flood, OP, Prioress of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, remarked, “This transaction entrusts […]

Nyack School District students targeted with racist texts

Attorney General Letitia James has condemned racist text messages sent to Nyack Middle and High School students and other districts throughout the state. The students reported receiving text messages saying they were “selected to pick cotton.” The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and FBI are also investigating the texts. “The racist text messages targeting New Yorkers, […]