Department of Justice proposes new standards for accessing reporters’ records The Department of Justice under Obama recently established a new set of rules governing subpoenas on reporters’ phone records in an apparent response to their controversial gathering of dozens of Associated Press reporters’ phone records. According to a response to a Freedom of Information Act […]
COMPTROLLER’S PRESS RELEASE Poor financial practices by the East Ramapo Central School District, including inaccurate budget estimates, have left the district with operating deficits for the past two years and could jeopardize future district operations, according to an audit released Friday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sound budgeting practices ensure that a school district can fund […]
ALBANY – The State Public Services Commission Thursday instituted a proceeding to examine the continuing need for United Water New York’s proposed development of a new water supply source to satisfy Rockland County’s long-term water supply needs. United Water wants to build a desalination plant on the Hudson River in North Rockland to provide additional […]
NEW CITY, NY – County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef announced today that he has submitted a request to the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) for “party status,” which would allow the county to participate in United Water New York’s petition for a rate increase. The water company recently filed a request for a rate hike that […]
Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of “Drop Dead Perfect,” a new comedy by Erasmus Fenn, directed by Penguin Rep founder and Artistic Director Joe Brancato, and starring Drama Desk Award winner and legendary Ridiculous Theatrical Company veteran Everett Quinton, beginning Friday, August 9 in Stony Point (Rockland County), New York. “Drop Dead Perfect,” […]
Earlier this year County Legislator Frank Sparaco recorded videos of local politicos apparently offering him perks and pay raises in return for political support. You can read the article summarizing the conversations and why Sparaco came forward here: THE SPARACO TAPES Sparaco has uploaded the videos to Youtube, so the public can now judge what […]