BY MARIA BROWNSELL At this past Clarkstown board meeting on June 10 there were two special presentations to start the meeting off. Both presentations were related to students and schooling. Shavonne Davis, the 2013 Nanuet High school class president led the group in the pledge of allegiance. Nanuet High School’s concert choir sang the star […]
Move applauded in Rockland BY BILL DEMAREST NEW CITY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called upon state education officials to appoint a fiscal monitor for the troubled East Ramapo School District. The change in position by Cuomo was quickly applauded in Rockland County. “Working together with Governor Cuomo we will be able to get real […]
This week not one, but two, wonderful cats who were former housemates are Hi Tor Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week. Figaro, a very sweet 14-year-old neutered male longhair, is sure to steal your heart. He is a true couch potato, and would love to sit next to you while you watch television. Max, an […]
Religious day camp begins construction of pools without permits A religious day camp in Chestnut Ridge is currently building four swimming pools as per a lease agreement, though they are proceeding without the proper permits. Teaneck-based Camp Shalom began work earlier this week and was ordered to cease construction, but by the time code enforcement officials […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN New Tappan Zee Bridge project authorities gave reporters a boat tour of the beginnings of the new bridge project last week. Twenty percent of the steel piles are now in place and are being cleaned. “Pile installation of the two main towers of the bridge has been completed, all piles are in […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN During the course of his regular monthly report to the Town Board, Stony Point Police Chief Brian Moore spoke at length about the challenges of maintaining a high standard of protection and service while operating with a limited staff. There are 30 spots available on the roster, of which 23 are currently […]