County Legislature approves restrictions on drone use

BY MICHAEL RICONDA  NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature broadly voted on Tuesday to approve a new set of county regulations which aim to prevent the illegal use of aerial drones. The law, which was subject to two public hearings and a re-write before it reached the body for a final vote, would require […]

The Mad Flasher of Stony Point Returns

The Mad Flasher of Stony Point Returns

It’s been over four years, but Frank “The Mad Flasher” Chillino is up to his old tricks, Stony Point PD has informed the public. Back in 2010 and 2011, Chillino was charged with public lewdness twice over a three month span, for purposely standing naked in front of the windows of his home at 15 […]

Annual Community Block Grants Announced, Over $1M in Federal Funds Disbursed

OVER $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2015 FUNDING COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day and Office of Community Development Director S. Ram Nagubandi on Monday announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $1 million in federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) […]

Timelines 6.11.14

Nyack DPW supervisor dies at 49 After a long, trying winter of fighting both heavy snows and cancer, Nyack Department of Public Works Supervior Victor Overton died of his illness last Friday. Overton, a popular and ever-present figure in the Nyack community, worked almost to the day of his passing, making road repair plans after […]

Summer Slate for Stony Point Town Meeting

BY CHERYL SLAVIN As summertime fast approaches, the Stony Point Town Board voted in the finishing touches for several regular seasonal events and programs. Additional camp counselors were hired for the day camp which starts on June 29. The playground program is still accepting registrations for the July 6 start date. The pool will open […]