BY BARRY WARNER The first Sunday after Labor Day was designated as National Grandparents’ Day in 1978 when President Jimmy Carter signed an official proclamation. The special day had the following purposes: to honor grandparents everywhere; to give grandparents the opportunity to show love for their grandchildren and great-grandchildren and to help children become aware […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN Zoning changes designed to promote economic development dominated the conversation both before and during the Stony Point Town meeting Tuesday night. Town planner Max Stach of the Turner Miller Group presented two preliminary studies—one for the waterfront, and one for the Letchworth Village property—as the first steps towards making changes that would […]
Assemblymember Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) last week announced she helped secure $500,000 in additional state funding to help the Town of Orangetown pay for construction of the new Oak Tree Road Bridge, which will help reduce flooding, keep drivers safer and lower the cost of the project for local taxpayers. Jaffee was joined by Orangetown Supervisor […]
This 3-year-old kitty came into Hi-Tor last year with a litter of babies. The babies were adopted before long. Lil’ Mama still waits for a family of her own. This pretty, petite, and playful puss is sure to make you smile! For more information, please contact Hi-Tor Animal Care Center, 65 Fireman’s Memorial Drive, Pomona. […]
Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips is proud to announce that the Town of Haverstraw will be hosting its Eighth Annual Ninety-Plus Recognition Day on Monday, September 22 starting at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus at 56 West Broad Street in Haverstraw. Any resident of the Town of Haverstraw […]
The Congers and Valley Cottage Civic Associations have set a joint candidate meeting for offices on the ballot this November. Major Candidates for US 18th Congressional Rep, NYS 38th Senate and NYS 96th Assembly have been invited. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 18 at the Congers Community Center Building, 6 Gilchrest […]