75K Dormitory Authority grant will not go toward Stony Point skate park

A $75,000 state grant recently procured by the Town of Stony Point toward the construction of a skate park and a dog park will ultimately go toward only the dog park. In 2014, after lobbying State Senator William Larkin’s office, the town was able to gain the $75,000 in funds through a Dormitory Authority grant. […]

Scared burglar gets 12 years for Airmont intrusion

A night of inappropriate intrusions into Airmont homes is going to cost a scared burglar over a decade of his life in prison. Jude Bonneau, 50, of 45 Parkway Trailer Court, Pomona was sentenced this week for a case in which he burglarized one home and then was chased off by a homeowner after entering […]

Unsung Heroes: Community Service its own reward for Marissa Kolinsky

Unsung Heroes: Community Service its own reward for Marissa Kolinsky

BY JANIE ROSMAN “I really wanted to try something different for summer — I went to camp and then was a counselor — so my mom looked online for teen tours and community service,” New City resident Marissa Kolinsky said. When she found VISIONS Service Adventures, she said. “I saw the video on YouTube and […]

Timelines: March 19, 2015

Department of Transportation launches email and text message service alerts Rockland’s Department of Transportation began a new program this week which allows riders to receive text and email updates on changes to bus routes. The Transit Alerts initiative allows riders access to real-time information and alerts on system-wide events such as holiday scheduling, inclement weather […]

County legislators sign letter in support of East Ramapo oversight majority of reps support fiscal monitor for school district

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – A majority of county legislators signed a letter addressed to Governor Andrew Cuomo, requesting his support for state oversight over the beleaguered East Ramapo Central School District. The letter, which was also sent to state legislators and Commissioner of Education John B. King, endorses the passage of NYS Senate […]

Gigante wins Airmont mayoral race

Phil Gigante has secured victory in the Village of Airmont mayoral race, pending counting of absentee ballots. At this time Gigante leads comfortably over Tom Gulla and Ralph Bracco by a count of 904-691-261.