PEARL RIVER, NY March 25, 2014 – Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has raised over $200,000 through its annual United Way fundraising drive this year. O&R achieved this year’s United Way campaign results by combining a dynamic fund-raising drive partnership between the Company and its bargaining unit, IBEW Local 503, with a dollar-for-dollar, shareholder […]
The Clarkstown North High School Competitive Dance Team received an honor from the Rockland Legislature for its successful season recently. Each member received a certificate in recognition of Outstanding Athletic Achievement and the team’s coach was presented with a Distinguished Service Award The 14-member team performs kickline and hip hop dance and competed at two […]
The company is actively hiring 100 positions in Rockland and 250 positions in New York and New Jersey  Verizon’s call center in Orangeburg is bringing jobs to Rockland County as promised. The company announced it is hiring 100 new sales employees at the location by the end of May. The communications giant is also seeking […]
Coyote shot, killed by police BY BILL DEMAREST UPDATE: Tests have shown that the coyote that attacked an Orangeburg woman Tuesday morning had rabies, according to Orangetown police. Police are advising that anyone who thinks they may have come in contact with the coyote should contact their doctor. Additionally, police urge anyone who thinks a pet might […]
Arguing current representation in Washington has not served commuter needs, Congressional candidate Chris Day joined a chorus of voices in Rockland government demanding relief for Tappan Zee Bridge commuters today. In an official release on his campaign website, Day demanded the state cap Tappan Zee tolls at five dollars. The demand offers support for a […]
SUBMITTED BY RAMAPO COUNCILMAN DANIEL FRIEDMANÂ Unedited In the wake of several actions taken by Ramapo Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence, Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman initiated an investigation into the mishandling of governmental business in Ramapo Town Hall. The results of that inquiry demonstrated that there were multiple incidents in which Ramapo officials took inappropriate […]