Rockland IDA assists Pomona-based manufacturer At a recent ribbon cutting ceremony, Rockland Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Executive Director, Steven Porath joined Elisha Tropper, CEO of Cambridge Security Seals (CSS) as well as town, county and school board officials to officially welcome CSS to its new Pomona-based facility, in the Town of Haverstraw. With the assistance […]
Rick Santorum announced today that he is officially suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination. The former senator did not cite specific reasons for his departure in his speech on Tuesday. Although a spokesperson for the campaign later said the major reason was Santorum’s concern about the health of his daughter Bella. The end to […]
BY CAROLYN JOHNSON Like Easter vigils throughout the world, vigils and services held in Rockland and Bergen counties last weekend began with the lighting of a fire. On the grounds of Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, there was a large brazier full of blazing wood from which Pastor Reverend Bob Stagg lit […]
Recently appointed Councilman James McDonnell says he’s here to help, so stop shouting at him! He’s only human, after all, holding political office doesn’t make one superman. At the end of this week’s Stony Point board meeting McDonnell, specifically requesting the media’s attention, said to Stony Pointers, “Please don’t come in shouting” [saying things like […]
BY BOB KNIGHT Supervisor Wants Capital Projects Master Plan Created The Orangetown Town Board expects to appoint and re-appoint members to dozens of town committees, advisory boards, commissions and other agencies in the next two weeks, and is still seeking interested applicants for many of the positions, some of which are paid and others of […]
There were a couple smoky days in Stony Point this week, as winds that passed over the wildfires in Harriman State Park drifted over town, however the fire seen in this photo came from a different source. On Monday a careless smoker threw a lit cigarette into the mulch outside the Stony Point Shop-Rite. According […]