BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – The Joint Legislative-Executive Task Force met on May 6 to review progress made on the 2013 budget during the first quarter of the year and emerging fiscal issues, but reported no major obstacles. The discussion, which is part of a larger program to keep a running dialogue between the […]
BY MARIA BROWNSELL On Tuesday at the Clarkstown Town Board there was a public hearing about proposed local law entitled: “A local law amending chapter 290 (zoning) of the local laws of the Town of Clarkstown with respect to New City Hamlet zoning and the town zoning map.” Town Attorney Amy Mele explained that she’s […]
Boulders Opening Day to rock the house next week BY MARC MATURO The Rockland Boulders, who last season were recognized as the Can-Am League’s “Organization of the Year” after finishing third and leading all teams in attendance, are offering free admission to the unofficial start of the new season with exhibition games on May 10 […]
State pays construction, town does maintenance BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Town of Orangetown is partnering with the New York State Department of Transportation to extend the town’s pioneering Joseph B. Clarke Rail-Trail from Orangeburg to a new northern terminus in Blauvelt, adding another 1.6 miles to the popular recreational facility. […]
Photos by Jane Zippilli Buttercup is a petite, fawn-colored tabby around 2 years old. She is a bit shy when you first meet her, but enjoys cuddling and having her head gently scratched between the ears. She has been here since December and does not deserve living in a cage. Please consider making this gentle […]
The history of Lederle Labs in Pearl River will be the topic of conversation on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Local photographer, environmentalist, author and activist George Potanovic, Jr. will discuss his book, “Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating the People, Science and Innovation at Pearl River,” which traces the 105- year […]