BY JOEL GROSSBARTH The trial of Ramapo Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence is nearing the end. On Monday, defense lawyer Michael Burke informed United States District Court Judge Cathy Seibel that the defense would not be calling any witnesses, including Supervisor St. Lawrence, after the prosecution rested. Closing arguments took placeon Tuesday and Wednesday. After […]
The Hoboken International Film Festival [HIFF] is gearing up for its first appearance in Greenwood Lake, NY at the Thomas Morahan Memorial Park. Now in its 12th year, HIFF – called by FOX, Time Warner and other major media “one of the 10 biggest film festivals in the world” – is being held May 19 – […]
BY JOEL GROSSBARTH The lawsuit that could determine the landscape (and the possible future) of the Village of Pomona is underway at the United States Courthouse in White Plains, New York. The village is being sued by a religious organization known as Rabbinical College of Tartikov. A legal fight has ongoing between the two parties […]
BY KATHY KAHN A village with a history of mismanagement, discrimination and favoritism while former officials cool their heels in prison continues to be a charade that degrades. During the public portion of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, residents got up to speak during the public participation segment but were constantly reminded by […]
Students, Instructors And Assistants Recognized For Participation In Special Program PRESS RELEASE- Rockland County Legislator Laurie Santulli presented recognition awards to students, instructors and assistants of the Rockland County Fire & EMS Youth Academy. The academy is a six-week program designed to introduce and train youth ages 13 and up on various aspects of firefighting, […]
From the Office of Senator David Carlucci NEW CITY– As efforts to improve the schools in the East Ramapo District continue, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced he has secured $70,000 of State funds to rebuild the playground at Summit Park Elementary School. “Rebuilding the playground at Summit Park Elementary School will help the teachers and […]