Q&A: Prof. Ted Zoli Steps into the Spotlight

Q&A: Prof. Ted Zoli Steps into the Spotlight

BY JANIE ROSMAN “If you had the chance to design something for the people around you who you cared deeply about, what would be good enough?” — Prof. Ted Zoli, HNTB National Bridge Chief Engineer Building a bridge “takes a cast of characters — the bridge and people involved: engineers, fabricators, erectors, owners and is […]

Unsung Heroes: Women DINE for a CAUSE Aids Rockland Agencies

Unsung Heroes: Women DINE for a CAUSE Aids Rockland Agencies

BY JANIE ROSMAN The community rallied last week, helping Women DINE for a CAUSE raise more than $2,600 and counting for the Nyack Center. Launched last September from an idea started by Paula Davis and Liz Kallen,  Women DINE for a CAUSE meets bi-monthly to raise money for nonprofits that provide services to Rockland County’s […]

County launches first behavioral health response team

COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day today announced the launch of Rockland’s County’s Behavioral Health Response Team (BHRT). Officially entering service this week, the Behavioral Health Response Team is a highly-trained crisis management unit that assists local residents, first responders and behavioral health agencies in providing on-scene evaluation, treatment and crisis intervention in the […]

Legislature contemplates new rules on budget transparency, vacancies

BY MICHAEL RICONDA  NEW CITY – After 2014’s divisive budget season, the County Legislature might soon consider adding new requirements to the county budget process. According to sources in the Legislature, two local laws might soon be floated before the body that would add new features to public budget disclosures and extend legislative authority to […]

Haverstraw man arrested for head-butting cop, injuring EMT

Haverstraw man arrested for head-butting cop, injuring EMT

WEST NYACK – A Haverstraw man now faces a slew of charges after he allegedly physically attacked a police officer and an EMT while intoxicated and out-of-control. Daniel McCormack, 31, was arrested last night and charged with third-degree assault, second-degree obstructing government administration and resisting arrest, all misdemeanors and third-degree assault, a felony. He was […]