Rockland County Executive Ed Day was sworn in New Year’s Day, officially beginning his second term in office. During a speech following his swearing-in, Day outlined a vision for an “Era of Renewal” in Rockland. He promised to continue to fight against overdevelopment and for strict code enforcement on housing. Day said he wants to […]
On Dec. 27, The Orangetown police identified the body of an individual recovered from the Hudson River by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department as Henry Cadet Jr. Cadet was last scene on Nov. 25 in the Village of Nyack and had been reported missing and endangered on Dec. 1, according to the Oragnetown Police Department. Police said the […]
BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is Mike Barish, who is serving as a Volunteer Probationary Firefighter or ‘Proby,’ which is the lowest rank in a fire department rank structure. The primary responsibility of the ‘Proby’ is to train to be a firefighter while being mentored and instructed by senior firefighters and officers. […]
RECLAIM NY PRESS RELEASE New Yorkers have grown accustomed to seeing flashy ads on their televisions that promote the Governor’s signature programs, such as Taste NY, START-UP NY and “New York State of Opportunity.” While the costly commercials and catchphrases have been plentiful, transparency from the state agency buying the ads, Empire State Development (ESD), […]
Nyack Seaport will honor Jen Laid White, Mayor of the Village of Nyack, who received the Distinguished Service Award; Ileana Eckert, Superintendent of Schools North Rockland Central School District, who received the Service to Youth Award; and Clarke Osborn, Chief of Police of Village of Suffern, who received the Community Service Award. “This was one […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day congratulated Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman Peter Yacuk of Troop 79 in New Cityon becoming an Eagle Scout at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. His community service project was to enhance the walking path on the main campus at Rockland BOCES in West Nyack. He cleared brush around the path, […]