PHILLIPS, BOARD ASK NY STATE TO INVESTIGATE BLOCKBUSTERS

PHILLIPS, BOARD ASK NY STATE TO INVESTIGATE BLOCKBUSTERS

Officials tell residents they should gather evidence of aggressive behavior BY KATHY KAHN An overflow crowd had Haverstraw’s town hall bursting at the seams on Tuesday evening, March 13. Over 200 homeowners  came to voice their concerns about the proliferation of unwanted solicitations in their mail and by phone, as well as Realtors knocking at […]

As 2017 election approaches, the drama continues in Village of Pomona

As 2017 election approaches, the drama continues in Village of Pomona

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Drama and accusations of favoritism and bizarre behavior continue to percolate amongst officials in the Village of Pomona as the village election approaches next week. Though Mayor Brett Yagel is on the receiving end of most accusations, he has managed to keep a strong board majority and win most political battles throughout […]

TIMELINES, MARCH 17, 2017

TIMELINES, MARCH 17, 2017

Cuomo Announces Funds for Clean Water Infrastructure New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on March 9 that almost $60 million will be spent across New York on upgrading local drinking water and wastewater systems. The goal is to improve water quality in 16 update communities. “By making strong investments in clean water infrastructure in these […]

Supervisor Hoehmann Invited to Speak in Arlington, VA About Clarkstown’s Solar Field

Attends Workshop for EPA Regional staff and Solid Waste Management Officials From Across the Country TOWN PRESS RELEASE– Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann was invited to speak in Arlington, Virginia on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Workshop about renewable energy. Supervisor […]

Rockland Suspends Brega, Seeks to End Bus Contracts

Rockland Suspends Brega, Seeks to End Bus Contracts

COUNTY PRESS RELEASE – Rockland County  suspended Richard Brega and the Brega organizations, barring them from bidding on future contracts, and moved to end some current contracts before they expire, Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced last week. Brega was arrested by the FBI in January for allegedly falsifying municipal bus contracts with BOCES in his […]