Also: Auditor’s report says Stony Point is in decent financial shape BY CHERYL SLAVIN The Town of Stony Point is continuing to move forward on the removal of irreparable waterfront structures damaged by Hurricane Sandy. At this week’s board meeting the board passed nine separate resolutions, one for each structure identified by building inspector Bill […]
The Rockland Community Foundation has announced the addition of the following new fund to its portfolio: the Green Cemetery Fund. The Green Cemetery Fund has been created with the goal of establishing a sustainable alternative to conventional cemeteries, offering ecologically sound burial options and a natural return to earth. Each burial supports restoration and preservation […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The Rockland County Sheriff’s Department announced on Tuesday it was experiencing continued success with this year’s Operation: Medicine Cabinet, a program which allows residents to turn in unused or expired prescription drugs with no questions asked. The program, a collaborative effort between the Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Office and […]
Police urge caution whenever someone tries to get you to send them money by wire transfer or pre-paid money card BY BILL DEMAREST Republished with permission STONY POINT – It’s a scam that tugs at the heartstrings of loving grandparents who want to help a beloved family member. Someone calling claims to be a grandchild […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF UPDATE — The Village of Airmont failed to pass Bracco’s resolution. The vote was 2-2 with one abstention. Thus, the Village of Airmont will not, at this time, officially “make a novel move to investigate separating itself” from Ramapo PD as anticipated. Trustees and proponents can and will continue to investigate the […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN Just in time for Easter, the Salesians of Don Bosco at the Marian Shrine, which straddles the border of Haverstraw and Stony Point, will be putting the finishing touches on a new set of interconnected walkways that wind among several religious stations, past the colossal Rosary Madonna, and end at the impressive […]