To the Editor, The campaign for Congressional District 17 has gotten pretty messy and deeply negative, so perhaps we ought to look at what the candidates might actually do if elected. Democrat Mondaire Jones is a strong supporter of women’s reproductive rights. He backs common sense gun safety legislation. He wishes to give tax breaks […]
We wanted to tell how much we really enjoy reading this column each week. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge. The item I have sent over for appraisal is this old photo of a relative of mine that fought in the Union army during the Civil War. Sadly, he did not survive the war. […]
Rockland County is at a crossroads. One path leads us to continued success and growth, while the other could bring stagnation. I’ve heard from many—seniors, young adults, business owners, and nonprofit leaders—about the growing challenge of finding affordable housing in our county. Seniors looking to downsize can’t afford to stay in the communities they love. […]
Clarkstown Awarded $5M Federal Grant For Nanuet TOD Infrastructure Improvements There’s nothing like starting a week on a positive note and I’m happy to report that the Town of Clarkstown received some really great news on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 courtesy of Congressman Mike Lawler. In a press conference held outside the Rockland County Sheriff’s […]
New York State Senator Bill Weber (R-38) has cosponsored two bills to protect and improve access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) for those seeking to start families. S.8626, sponsored by Senator Martins, protects IVF treatment providers, fertility doctors, and patients from criminal and civil liability and shields providers of goods used to facilitate the IVF […]
In the wake of the first human death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New York State in almost a decade, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer was in Rockland County last Wednesday to announce a push for more federal aid to fight mosquito-borne illnesses. He is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]