Pearl River Moves toward Village Status

Pearl River Moves toward Village Status

Vote on incorporation sought as early as Fall 2016  BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES A committee of Pearl River residents are planning a vote as early as this fall on incorporating Orangetown’s largest hamlet into a village, with its own limited government. As first reported in this newspaper last month, a series […]

DiNAPOLI: EAST RAMAPO SCHOOL BUDGET HAMPERED BY DEFICITS, INADEQUATE RAINY DAY FUNDS

The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face significant fiscal stress due to unrealistic budgeting, continued operating deficits and inadequate reserve funds, according to a follow-up audit issued Tuesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report assesses the district’s progress with implementing recommendations made in previous audits in August 2011 and […]

New City Resident Turns 103

New City Resident Turns 103

Every birthday is a milestone in the beginning of life. Then in middle age, people tend to ignore them, unless they are hitting a new decade-mark. But for Vitorio Gonzales, the rules have switched back to the beginning. Every birthday is a marvel, as the New City resident has made it all the way to […]

Timelines 6/23/16

Timelines 6/23/16

Pomona Man Missing More than 60 Days Without a Trace More than 60 days ago, Nuri Gokaj and his wife last saw their 34-year-old son, Adrian. Adrian – who has mental health problems stemming from two car accidents years ago – was last seen on April 15, 2016 wearing grey sweatpants and a blue shirt […]

FREE HIV TEST

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced that in observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Health Department is offering free, confidential, and rapid HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) tests on Monday, June 27 at the Town of Ramapo Cultural Arts Center, located at 64 North Main Street in […]

Pet of the Week: ADOPT DELILAH

Pet of the Week: ADOPT DELILAH

Delilah is a 1-year-old female hound/terrier mix who was found left tied up to our shelter gate one morning. Despite a rough start at the shelter she is a very sweet girl. She will start off a bit shy but once she gets to know you she will be your best friend!! She is very […]