United Water asks county ratepayers to foot $60 million in water treatment bills

United Water New York (UWNY) is asking Rockland ratepayers to pay $56 million in pre-construction costs from its proposed desalination plant, plus $4 million in interest payments. However, when asked for details on the incurred expenses, United Water’s lips remained sealed. Due to the release of United Water documents only in heavily redacted form, the […]

Fans Can Win Meet & Greet with Musical Talents Gin Blossoms, 38 Special, Everclear and more at Empire City Casino

Social Media Contest Launches; Winners Receive VIP Concert Tickets with Meet & Greet Opportunity Westchester, NY – Summer is hotter than ever at Empire City Casino with the kickoff of the 3rd Annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Music fans will enjoy the incredible musical talents of the best country, pop, and rock artists spanning over […]

New Exhibit Highlights Area Water Battles

Sunday opening in Stony Point features several speakers BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES A timely new exhibit on controversial water policies as they affect Rockland County will open Sunday in Stony Point, accompanied by a panel discussion among six local speakers on the topic in an event slated to attract a large […]

Haverstraw group seeks to fill 1,000 backpacks for charity

Once again the Haverstraw Holiday Meal Committee will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies from children from K – 12. The event will be held on Sunday, August 24 from 2 – 5 p.m. Location to be determined. Last year the group gave-away over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies and provided a […]

A visit from a furry friend

Neighbors on Deer Run in Tomkins Cove receive an up close and person visit from a small bear the afternoon of Thursday, July 3. Though police say such visitations by bears are common this time of year, homeowner Dennis Dodrill said it was the first time he’d seen a bear on or near his property […]