STORY AND PHOTO BY JANIE ROSMAN What’s wrong with Chinese investors buying into United States projects in exchange for a green card? Nothing if the projects qualify under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program set up for this purpose, per Christopher Bentley, Chief of Media Relations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of Communications, Department of […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN In an effort to assess the current needs and predict the future mindset of Rockland County’s Jewish population, Jewish Federation of Rockland has launched its first ever survey to get a better understanding of synagogue membership trends and Jewish communal engagement within the county. The survey is part of a larger endeavor […]
All of Orange County’s proposals tossed By Kathy Kahn Orange County’s millions of Woodbury Common shoppers will still be making a pit stop at Yonkers Raceway and Casino, thanks to a decision by the New York State Gaming Commission to site one gambling facility in the Hudson Valley—and all contenders in Orange finishing out of […]
Spring Valley man charged with rape of teenage girl A Spring Valley man faces multiple felony charges after he was caught during sexual activity with a 14-year old girl on Friday. Police stated Brajan Vasquez-Garcia was found in the victim’s room by her legal guardian. According to police, the incident did not appear to be […]
Sony will release “The Interview” after all, perhaps motivated by a kick in the butt from the president and national resolve calling on the company to stand up to an international bully. Previously Sony had decided to cancel the release of “The Interview,” a comedy in which two journalists assassinate Kim Jong-un of North Korea, […]
ROCKLAND COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day today unveiled a cutting-edge, interactive mapping and information application designed to pinpoint a resident’s address in relation to the Indian Point nuclear power plants – with easy-to-use search functions. Â Residents can access the application on a desktop computer or from any mobile device. The app – accessible […]