BY MICHAEL RICONDA The inclusion of a new anti-opiate overdose drug in the equipment of local first responders was used twice in Rockland last week. First an overdosing 49-year-old man was revived with a dose of the lifesaving drug and the following day a 31-year-old woman. Orangetown Police reported that on Wednesday, October 29, an […]
Award highlights continuing concerns about system capacity and safety BY CHERYL SLAVIN The cause of the sewage system failures remains debated, as does the question whether the problem has since been resolved. Julius Graifman, chairman of the Sewage District, claims that most of the overflows occurred as a result of extreme weather conditions when storms […]
Carbon monoxide leak forces evacuation, hospitalization of Nanuet family A carbon monoxide leak sickened a Nanuet family of seven on Monday, landing them in the hospital but causing no deaths. The incident began when the sister of the homeowner of 9 Louise Place began to vomit and feel light-headed. She was brought to Good Samaritan […]
The Town of Haverstraw celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at its last town board meeting of October and recognized some exceptional individuals from Haverstraw. Each honoree was presented with a Distinguished Service Awardfrom Supervisor Howard Phillips and the Town Board in grateful appreciation for their outstanding service to the people of the Town of Haverstraw.
BY BARRY WARNER With an aging population of baby boomers, more Americans are expected to seek health care services, resulting in an increased demand for prescription medications. October marked American Pharmacists’ Month, recognizing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for their commitment to patient safety. The celebration was launched in 2004 by The American Pharmacists Association with […]
NANUET – Three representatives sitting on Clarkstown’s Town Board have expressed plans to oppose a zoning change which they argue will bring high-density housing units within walking distance of the town. Town Supervisor Alexander Gromack joined Councilwomen Shirley Lasker and Stephanie Hausner to propose a resolution opposing the Pascack Ridge subdivision, which is situated just […]