BY BARRY WARNER According to the Alzheimer’s Association, progressive mental deterioration in old age has been recognized and described throughout history. In 1906, a German physician, Dr. Alois Alzheimer identified a collection of brain cell abnormalities as a disease. In the 1960s, scientists discovered a link between cognitive decline and the number of plaques and […]
Spring Valley village attorney resigns Citing extreme dysfunction in the village’s government, Spring Valley’s Village Attorney Jerrold Miles resigned with his assistant Corey Turner last week. The formal resignation of Jerrold Miles occurred on December 19 but was only announced publically in January. Miles explained he decided to leave his post after he concluded the […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA MONTEBELLO – Situated in a sprawling residential area across from Suffern Middle School, the Montebello Mansion stands as a scenic landmark in an otherwise plain town. The character of other opulent houses in the neighborhood would suggest a wealthy Rocklander enjoying the breathing room of a massive home. However, appearances can deceive. […]
STORY BY JANIE ROSMAN What better way for fire and emergency services personnel to kick-start the New Year than with a meeting about safety features on the new bridge? About 80 members of the Rockland County Fire Chief’s Association learned how its lane configurations and water system would aid their all-volunteer services. “It was a […]
BY MARIA BROWNSELL Recently there has been lot of talk about the Highway Department in the Town of Clarkstown. Somehow a member of the public got a copy of a confidential report by Public Sector HR Consultants LLC and posted it on the internet. This has caused many mixed feelings. Wayne Ballard, the Highway superintendent, […]
Loki is a one-year-old male pit bull mix who came to Hi Tor shelter as a stray. Loki is great with all kids and dogs. He would not be good in a home with cats. Loki is a very friendly and sweet handsome boy who would love nothing more than to be your forever dog. […]