Republicans may attempt to curb presidential powers Republicans have long been critical of Obama, referring to many of his actions as abuses of power, but now they may act to regain some control over government functions. Republicans are starting to push back against executive actions which conservatives characterize as means to bypass constitutionally-mandated work across […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTOS BY DORICE ARDEN New City — The Historical Society of Rockland County announces the return of its popular annual holiday exhibition, now in its 38th year. With a renewed effort to showcase highlights from the Historical Society’s permanent collection, Hudson Valley’s Tastemaker Ned Kelly will curate the show […]
Claire Odell Schaper, Worthy Matron, representing the members of Stony Point Chapter #540 O.E.S. presented a $800 check to Homes for Heroes in the Memory of Right Worthy Sister Helen Thiele Gillikin. Helen’s dedicated actions, contributions and devotion to veterans prompted Chapter members to raffle a handmade quilt in her honor following her passing. Known […]
TuTu is another unfortunate cat who came to Hi-Tor under very sad circumstances when her owner passed away this summer. For 10 years this amazing-looking black cat lived a happy, secure life in a loving home. This good-natured cat loves to be pet and pampered. Although TuTu lived with two other cats, our staff believes […]
At last week’s town board meeting, the Haverstraw Ambulance Corps Youth Squad Division was honored for their successes at the Skills Drill Competition 2013. Corps members were presented with plaques and certificates and all in attendance had the privilege of sharing the evening with the Crowther family, whose son Welles “The Man in the Red […]
Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack announced last week that the New York State Department of State has awarded the town with a $90,000 grant for the consolidation of the Office of the Receiver of Taxes and the Town Clerk. Implementing the merger of the Receiver of Taxes into the Town Clerk’s office will involve: •eliminating four […]