9/11 Memorial Service at Haverstraw Bay Park on 9/11/13
Photos by Barry Warner
Rockland County Corrections Officer Benevolent Association holds annual charity golf outing
BY MICHAEL RICONDA New Hempstead – The Corrections Officer Benevolent Association of Rockland County (COBARC) gathered at the New York Golf Club on a sunny September 18 for its 15th annual charity golf outing. About 105 officers attended the event, which was held in memory of Greg “Rif” Sokolohorsky, who passed a few years ago. […]
THREE TO BE HONORED AT LIGHT THE NIGHT
The Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will hold its Mid-Hudson Valley Light The Night® evening fundraising Walk on Sunday, October 20 at Provident Bank Park in Pomona. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and the Walk begins at 7 p.m. The event also includes food, family activities, entertainment, and a fireworks […]
Youth All-stars and Angry Politics in Clarkstown
BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL The parking lot was full and cars were circling to find spots at the Town Board Meeting in Clarkstown on Tuesday, September 10. The front half of the room was full of eager kids and excited families of local sports team. But the back half of the room gave off an […]
County Legislature speaks out against United Water rate increase
BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – The Rockland County legislature approved a motion calling on Albany to reject United Water’s planned rate increase and surcharge in the latest blowback against the utility’s plan to finance its proposed desalination plant and other plans. The resolution passed with little fanfare and no public comment from legislators, but […]
Kieran Lalor: Holding the Torch
A freshman against the Albany status quo BY RAQUEL OKYAY Hudson Valley assemblyman remembers 9-11, says no to war in Syria, and calls for leadership changes in the state’s legislature. “The 9-11 anniversary is a big deal especially here in New York,” said State Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R. – Fishkill). Similar to the way […]