O&R Working on $35M in New Projects to Improve Energy Systems’ Storm Resistance

O&R Working on $35M in New Projects to Improve Energy Systems’ Storm Resistance

PEARL RIVER, NY Aug. 5, 2013 — O&R is implementing a three-year, $35-million construction program to help reduce the frequency, number and length of electric and gas service outages suffered by O&R customers during severe storms. Pictured here, O&R crews this week are working on a $400,000 system hardening project in Monsey. O&R is replacing […]

Aldi Stony Point Grand Opening August 22

Aldi Stony Point Grand Opening August 22

PHOTO BY THOMAS MCGUIRE After half a decade of sitting more than half empty, the shopping center owned by Gator Corporation on 9W in southern-most Stony Point is finally about to welcome a major tenant. Aldi Supermarket will fill the space, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for August 22. The stores hours will be […]

Rockland mosquitoes continue to be found with West Nile Virus

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – Four more mosquito samples collected by the county and examined by the State Department of Health have been found to harbor West Nile Virus last week, according to Rockland health officials. Statewide, 62 positive samples have been found in Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk, Nassau and Onondaga counties, as well as […]

Thiells United Methodist Church to spend $100,000 to fix and expand Sandy-damaged thrift shop

Thiells United Methodist Church to spend $100,000 to fix and expand Sandy-damaged thrift shop

BY GEORGE J. DACRE The Thiells United Methodist Church council vote 13-1 last Tuesday night to repair the Sandy-caused damage and get the church’s thrift shop back in operation. In addition the thrift shop will have its roof raised to create more community and fellowship room and upstairs restrooms for the church’s increasing congregation. The […]

Timelines 8/10/13

Reimer’s iPad recordings examined as evidence of misconduct Former Town of Ramapo employee Melissa Reimer is now faced with penalties for perjury stemming from secret recordings of town meetings on her iPad. Reimer is now being investigated for recording investigative interviews with a deputy town attorney, Beth Finkelstein, and the personnel director, Linda Condon. According to […]