Star-Kay White pulls out of expansion plans in Warwick

Star-Kay White pulls out of expansion plans in Warwick

BY KATHY KAHN Congers-based Star Kay White got a bad taste in its mouth when owners realized a planned expansion at Orange County’s former Mid-Hudson Correctional site would be nearly double the $20 million the company had planned to allocate to build another 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space at the old jail site, now […]

New Group Will Lobby to Widen Route 59 in Spring Valley

New Group Will Lobby to Widen Route 59 in Spring Valley

BY KATHY KAHN Leg. Aaron Weider and Town of Ramapo Councilwoman Brenda Logan-Charles were among the 20 people gathered at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley January 29 to learn about Improve Route 59. (www.improve59.com) Attorney Ryan Karben, spokesman for the new coalition, said the “funnel” that filters down from the multi-lane state road into […]

BOCES STUDENTS MEET WITH UNDERSHERIFF

BOCES STUDENTS MEET WITH UNDERSHERIFF

Rockland BOCES Criminal Justice students met this week with Rockland County Undersheriff Robert Van Cura for a lesson on active shooter tactics, law enforcement response and local counterterrorism efforts. The BOCES program is designed to provide a broad-based introduction to criminal justice and correctional systems, as well as provide training in specialized fields including law […]

Unsung Hero Jeff Potischman: Hillcrest FD Volunteer Firefighter

Unsung Hero Jeff Potischman: Hillcrest FD Volunteer Firefighter

BY BARRY WARNER Volunteer firefighter Jeff Potischman of Hillcrest Fire Co. No. 1 has impressed peers and company leaders with his passion for service and commitment to improving his skills. His dedication stands out even amongst the team of 250 volunteers comprising the county’s largest and second busiest fire department, Hillcrest Chief John Erzen told […]

COUNTY ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RECENT WELL-WATER TESTING

COUNTY ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RECENT WELL-WATER TESTING

PRESS RELEASE – Well-water located near the Rockland Fire Training Center was recently tested for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) at the direction of the state Department of Health. This testing was part of the New York State Water Quality Rapid Response Team’s state-wide efforts to identify and test regulated water systems near […]