Stony Point Ambulance Corps has announced the commissioning of two new ambulances onSaturday, October 10, 2015. SPAC invites the community to join as they initiate two state-of-the art vehicles from 2-4 p.m. at the Ambulance Building, 47 South Liberty Drive (9W). There will be a ceremony and blessing of these rigs conducted by town officials and the Stony Point community, […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN On the heels of last week’s meeting with the state monitors, the East Ramapo school board called an emergency meeting Wednesday night. After it opened, the board immediately went into executive session, emerging nearly 90 minutes later to announce Superintendent Joel Klein reached a separation agreement with the district, replaced by interim superintendent […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN PHOTOS BY ANTONIO LUCIANO Several people waited to address the state monitors during last Thursday’s monitor meeting at Town of Ramapo Cultural Arts Center with questions and comments underlined by mistrust, disappointment, frustration and impatience. What do the monitors need to know that Hank Greenberg’s report didn’t tell them? How many more […]
Rockland County will provide free rabies shots (vaccinations) for cats, dogs and ferrets on Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona. No appointment is needed. The shots are free, however a $5 donation per animal will help defray our costs. “Animal […]
BY JENNA HUTCHINS Several local police departments donated their time and expertise last Saturday to help new parents, grandparents, and all those interested in checking, fitting, and installing car seats. To conclude National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office sponsored an event to educate the community on the proper ways to install […]
Convicted killer missing after accidental release A manhunt has been initiated in Louisiana this week after a man convicted of manslaughter was mistakenly released early. Benjuiel Johnson was serving a 40 year sentence for manslaughter and weapons charges when he was transferred to a separate jurisdiction to face separate charges. However, upon his arrival, a […]