Trump voters hope he’ll bring accountability back to Washington BY DYLAN SKRILOFF A self-styled headquarters supporting the campaign of Donald J. Trump for president of the United States has opened up on Rt. 304 in Bardonia. Launched by local businessman, author and philanthropist Barry Fixler, “Trump Headquarters Rockland County” offers a meeting place for Trump supporters and […]
BY KATHY KAHN Residents turned out in force on a sunny Wednesday afternoon to listen to SUEZ Water justify its proposed 13.7 percent rate hike currently being considered by the Public Service Commission. Once SUEZ was done, the floodgates opened. One by one, residents from across the county came to the podium to condemn the […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day along with Rockland Commissioner of Human Rights Penny Jennings on Wednesday led a coalition of community members in honoring the memory of 49 people killed in a Florida nightclub. “We come together in unity to show that our strength as a community is greater than the hate of those who want to […]
BY BRANDON GUBITOSA The June 14 Town Board meeting started off with a moment of silence following the recent tragedy in Orlando. The meeting was held in memory of Edward Onderdonk, who was a volunteer member of the Ambulance Corps for 30 years and a two-time town council candidate. During public input, SPACE President George […]
Fees unsettled, bikes become new focus BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES While Orangetown remains in pitched battle over whether or not it should charge non-residents for the use of its extensive park system a new park fight has erupted between residents and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) over the PIPC’s decision […]
Philip is a 1½-year-old black domestic shorthair cat. He was surrendered to Hi Tor because his owner was no longer able to care for him due to health issues. Phillip is a very busy and active cat, who would be best in a home with teens and older. He had lived with other cats but […]