Weather this Week: June 8-14

Weather this Week: June 8-14

Your weekly forecast by Meteorologist Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that you have had a nice week! The weather hasn’t felt too much like June lately with the below-normal highs. Will this weather continue, or are any sign of true heat in the forecast? Let’s get to it! Friday: Mix of clouds and […]

Unsung Hero: Bruce McClintock, Volunteer Firefighter, Suffern Hose Company #1

Unsung Hero: Bruce McClintock, Volunteer Firefighter, Suffern Hose Company #1

BY BARRY WARNER Firefighting is dangerous. It’s a raw example of man subduing the forces of nature in order to protect civilization. In Rockland County, the public relies on an all-volunteer firefighting corps to provide this service. All of these men and women are heroes. One volunteer whose efforts have stood out over the years […]

“Save Our Tappan Zee” movement to deliver 109,000 signatures to Cuomo’s desk Thursday

“Save Our Tappan Zee” movement to deliver 109,000 signatures to Cuomo’s desk Thursday

Last August Governor Andrew Cuomo forced through legislation renaming the bridge that connects Tarrytown and South Nyack after his own father and removing the historic name “Tappan Zee” – a reference to the Dutch and Native Americans who lived in the area hundreds of years ago. The perceived act of vanity, media reports of his obsession with having the bridge named after […]

Brooklyn conman sentenced for $17K bilking of Monsey businessman

Brooklyn conman sentenced for $17K bilking of Monsey businessman

FROM BROOKLYN DA  Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez last week announced that a 56-year-old Brooklyn mas was sentenced to up to four years in prison for stealing over $17,000 during a three-day period from a Citibank account belonging to a businessman who resides in Rockland County. District Attorney Gonzalez said, “The defendant seized on an opportunity […]

The 15th Annual North Rockland Run/Walk takes place today

The 15th Annual North Rockland Run/Walk takes place today

The 15th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk will be held today, June 3. This event is a fundraiser for three individuals from North Rockland with serious medical needs: Isabella Munoz, Brian Dolan and Peter Sasso. The children’s race begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. Registration will also […]

Rockland’s “Average Joe” is Making his Case for Congress – With the Help of Curtis Sliwa & Some Renegade GOPers

Rockland’s “Average Joe” is Making his Case for Congress – With the Help of Curtis Sliwa & Some Renegade GOPers

Joe Ciardullo campaigning for Congress on Reform Party line ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES STAFF EDITORIAL    After a decade active in local politics, often helping campaigns as a volunteer or campaign manager, Joe Ciardullo of New City is now throwing his own hat in the ring. He’s going far up the food chain in his first-ever […]