Unsung Heroes: Peter Vitro, Advocate for His Neighborhood Association

BY JANIE ROSMAN Peter Vitro, president of the New City-based residential association group the Little Tor Neighborhood Association — and a recipient of the Rockland County Distinguished Service Award — believes in having things “done the right way so that nothing negative happens to the neighborhood.” Several years ago, the county wanted to redo New […]

Thruway Authority Chair suggests tolls could double on new Tappan Zee Bridge

Thruway Authority Chair Howard Milstein raised eyebrows with comments made at a business conference on Monday, stating tolls could double on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Milstein quickly backtracked from the comments, stating the Thruway Authority does not know the final numbers. Thruway Executive Director Thomas Madison, similarly argued there was no way to know […]

County expects $10 million of deficit reduction from Summit Park sale, but fate of employees remains uncertain

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The details are out and it is now all but certain: Summit Park’s hospital and nursing care center will have a new owner sometime within the next few years. County Executive Ed Day joined Sympaticare Health LLC President Shalom Braunstein, County Legislative Chairman Alden Wolfe, and a number of […]

Ramapo ward system petitions currently under review

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Advocates of a ward voting system in the Town of Ramapo managed to make their way past legal blocks set forward by opponents, earning a state Supreme Court examination of petitions submitted almost two years ago. A ward system would divide the town into six sections, with each having […]

Mexican Cuisine Coming to Rt. 59 Spot

It’s been the graveyard for restaurateurs since IHOP left the location well over a decade ago, but now once again an eager new owner has invested in the 5,000 square foot restaurant space in Nanuet NY adjacent to the Days Inn on Rt. 59. Dos Agaves, a new restaurant specializing in authentic Southern Mexican Cuisine, […]

DEBORAH MARSHALL NAMED GO RED CAMPAIGN CHAIR ANNOUNCED

The American Heart Association (AHA) announced that Deborah Marshall, vice president of Public Relations, Marketing & Strategic Planning at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, will serve as chair of the 2014 TriCounty Go Red for Women campaign and luncheon. The luncheon is set for Thursday, October 30, at West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY. […]