Standard and Poor’s rated announced another upgrade in Rockland’s bond ratings this week, grading the county’s debt in the A category for the first time in several years. It is the county’s sixth consecutive bond upgrade since 2014. Rockland’s bonds were rated just above junk at that time and the deficit tab reached $138 million. […]
Lawmakers and many longtime Rocklanders remembered John B. Lovett this week, as the former public servant passed away at age 97-year-old. Among Lovett’s offices he served six years as Orangetown town supervisor and three years as a county legislator, rising to become the body’s first-ever chairman. The County Legislature was created in the early 1970s […]
The Clarkstown Central School District will be holding kindergarten registration at each of its elementary schools starting in February. Dedicated days have been identified at each elementary school to allow families to meet the principal and staff members. Those unable to register during the scheduled days can do so later by appointment. To be eligible […]
BY BARRY WARNER Firefighters are exposed to the most hazardous of situations and greatest risk activities during emergency scene operations. To ensure that firefighters don’t become victims, volunteer Fire Safety Officer Raphael Ziegler engages in the operations, recognize the hazards of different types of construction, address them in a proactive manner and maintain communications with […]
Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that you have had a great week! Now that we are into February, we really need to make sure we pay attention to winter storm threats. Some of our most notorious winter storms have occurred this time of year, so let’s get right to […]
A new orthodontist’s office opened last week on Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville across from Sparky’s Diner. Community leaders gathers to celebrate the opening of Sachdev Family Orthodontics. The office is located at 124 Ramapo Rd., Suite 2. Telephone number: 845-786-7736.