New law prohibits sex offenders from joining volunteer fire companies A law signed this week by Governor Andrew Cuomo will set up safeguards against the participation of registered sex offenders in volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance services. The law, which also terminates the membership of current volunteers with a history of sex offenses, allows fire […]
NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Day today announced the completion of a three-year project to upgrade New Hempstead Road (County Route 80) in Clarkstown, from North Main Street in New City to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo. The $33 million project made significant improvements along the stretch of New Hempstead Road that serves […]
To encourage kids to get moving, Hudson Health Plan, an MVP Health Care® Company, is bringing its Bicycle Safety Rodeo to the annual Spring Valley Day on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Memorial Park. Hudson will show children how to be safe while riding a bike, share nutrition tips, and give away kid-friendly plastic portion […]
Keep Rockland Beautiful has two events coming up in the fall dedicated to the county’s precious system. Fall Waterways Cleanup Volunteers will be clearing trash and debris from local streams to help prepare them for the winter and ensuing spring run-off. This includes the Naraushaun, the Pascack, and several other critical arteries. Last year, a […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – New legislation bound for the County Legislature aims to improve safety standards for buses by making cleaning a daily occurrence, but could also compound maintenance costs several times their current value. The resolution, which was approved by the county’s Planning and Public Works Committee and Budget & Finance Committee […]
An absolutely adorable 10-month-old, medium-sized male pit mix, Onyx flaunts white coat and brindle spots with grace and flair. He has a brindle patch over his left eye, and his ears stand straight up. What is truly unique is how calm he is. For such a young dog, he sits serenely in his kennel while […]