The initial phases of the New Tappan Zee Bridge proposed a MetroNorth line running through the middle of the two spans connecting Rockland and Westchester Counties, and maybe even giving Rockland a direct route into NYC. By the time the bridge was completed in 2017, that initial proposed train had morphed into a bus service […]
The race for NY-17 is heating up as the primary election marches ever closer. Three candidates were invited by the Westchester County Democratic Committee on April 9th to debate the issues currently plaguing the American people, covering everything from the affordability crisis to the ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Effie Philips-Staley, […]
Patricia Gunning has been sworn in as the new Mayor of the Village of Grand View-on-Hudson, becoming the first new mayor of the village in 24 years. The ceremony followed the village’s first contested mayoral election in that same span, bringing a closely watched campaign to a close and opening a new chapter in the […]
The Greatest American Cleanup is running through July 4th By Rafaella Delia Think closely for a second: in the past 24 hours, have you seen a piece of litter somewhere on the streets of Rockland? An empty beer can, a stray plastic bag, or a cigarette butt? If the answer is “no”, look a little […]
Family members, hospital staff, and administrators gathered last Thursday at Montefiore Nyack Hospital to honor the late Chef Levi Burnett, whose remarkable 63-year career made him the longest-tenured employee in the hospital’s history. Burnett, who passed away on May 31, 2024, was recognized with a commemorative plaque celebrating his decades of dedication. Known for his […]
Opinion By Adam Garvey The United States is infamous for its two-party system – a system of electoral politics in which two parties dominate every corner of American politics with little room for any others. This system, set up in the early days of our democracy, has never wavered. Sure, the dominant parties have changed, […]