The first group of mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus have been found in the Town of Ramapo

County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced Thursday the New York State Department of Health confirmed the test results for the adult mosquitoes which were collected during the week of July 1 as part of the county’s ongoing West Nile Virus surveillance efforts. As of Thursday, that is the only infected pool found out […]

90 Plus Event draws some of Rockland’s oldest residents

90 Plus Event draws some of Rockland’s oldest residents

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Haverstraw – Rockland County took time to honor some of its oldest and most distinguished residents with its annual 90 Plus Recognition Day event at Haverstraw’s Bowline Park at noon on July 15. The event featured a full lunch and comments from town, county and state elected officials, marked the 90 Plus […]

HE’S HAVERSTRAW’S SPARTAN

In recognition of the achievements of Anthony “Spocko” Sparta, the Haverstraw Businessman of the Year, the Haverstraw Town Republican Committee will hold a celebration on Thursday August 22, 2013. Sparta’s past successes and future endeavors will be celebrated from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at “Lynch’s Restaurant,” which is located on 79A South Liberty Drive […]

GAS EXPLOSION

From GasBuddy Average retail gasoline prices in New York have risen 11.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.81/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.62/g, according to […]

NEW NY BRIDGE TEST PILE PROGRAM STARTS NEXT WEEK

Beginning this week, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC is installing the first test piles for the New NY Bridge. The test pile operations will be conducted over the next three months at proposed locations for pile foundations. Work will start at the main span footings. Piles will be placed by utilizing both vibratory and impact installation […]

FAMILY FUN DAY COMING UP IN STONY POINT

The Stony Point PAL is hosting “Stony Point PAL – Family Fun Day,” a kick-off event for PAL registration. It will be held on August 10, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kirkbride Hall. Events include a bounce house, foul shooting contest, face painting, car seat checks, child ID kits, raffles, penny sale, […]