Friedman lashes out at St. Lawrence, says he needlessly wasted $73,000 on energy contracts BY MICHAEL RICONDA RAMAPO – The Ramapo Town Board saw a brief skirmish between Councilman Daniel Friedman and Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence last Monday over energy contracts which Friedman claimed cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. Friedman proposed a new […]
A proposal introduced to the state legislature by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and supported by Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee seeks to designate illegal renovations to houses which could endanger first responders as a felony-level offense. Under the proposed laws, conversions to increase occupancy would be felonies if the party does not have all necessary permits and is […]
The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad will operate extra trains to help those traveling to New York City for the 253rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17. Customers are advised not to bring alcoholic beverages, open or closed, on trains, platforms and stations through 5 a.m. on March 18. Alcoholic beverages […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA RAMAPO – Thanks to assistance from local historic preservationists and the Town of Ramapo, a centuries old dutch barn originally erected in Clarkstown will see new life when its timbers are put back together in the Torne Valley. Under the guidance of RCC Professor Chuck Stead, the Van Orden/Hopper Barn will be […]
The Rockland Community Foundation has announced the addition of the following new fund to its portfolio: Lindsey Stewart & Mark Lennon Memorial Fund. This project fund honors the memory of Lindsey and Mark, who were tragically killed when the boat in which they were traveling collided with a construction barge anchored in the Hudson River. The […]
The Ramapo Catskill Library System has announced the local appearance of author/Illustrator Dan Yaccarino at the Valley Cottage Library on March 19, from 7 – 9 pm. A prolific author, Yaccarino has sold over 1.5 million books during his career. His work is recognized in Parent’s Choice Award-winning animated TV series “Oswald” (Nick Jr) and […]