After another round of counting, Andy Stewart maintains a two vote lead in the Orangetown supervisor election. The GOP will decide by tomorrow morning whether to appeal Judge Victor Alfieri’s decision to disqualify six absentee ballots they sought to have counted. Judge Alfieri refused to disqualify any of the 42 ballots challenged by Republican Walter […]
It’s hard to get a straight answer in this county! Last week the Rockland County Times reported that the Orangetown supervisor’s race would be decided by a coin toss or other game of chance should the final vote tally end in a tie. This information was provided to the newspaper by the Board of Elections. However, […]
FROM CPD The Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating a train (CSX) vs. car accident which occurred at the Pineview Rd. crossing in West Nyack. Preliminary info is as follows: At approx 11:40 a.m. Clarkstown Police received a 911 call from a homeowner in the area alerting us of the collision. The train and vehicle […]
FROM FOX NEWS Nelson Mandela, who spent 27 years as a prisoner in South Africa for opposing apartheid, then emerged to become his country’s first black president, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and an enduring symbol of integrity, principle and resilience, has died at 95. The announcement was made by South African president Jacob […]
Race remains in limbo, court decision due on absentee ballots in very close race BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The 2013 race for Orangetown town supervisor is proof that every vote counts. With a month of ballot counting, recounting and legal wrangling since Election Day on Nov. 5, the race between incumbent […]
Pomona, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that flu activity is expected to increase in the coming weeks. “There already have been a few cases of the flu reported in Rockland County. We advise residents to get your flu vaccine – it is the first and most important step in protecting […]