BY MICHAEL CAHILL With Election Day on November 6 fast approaching, one of the local races heating up this fall is the race for New York’s new 38th State Senate District. The Democratic incumbent and Rockland native, Senator David Carlucci, is being challenged by Republican and former Ossining village trustee and deputy mayor, Janis Castaldi. […]
BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR Broadacres Still in Doubt, Youth Collaborative Created Orangetown’s Town Board also serves as the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Blauvelt Fire District. Tuesday the board cast a critical eye at the department’s proposed budget for 2013, questioning why the relatively small district should have a reserve fund nearly […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature voted Tuesday evening to request the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation schedule a hearing on United Water’s proposed desalination plant, as well as to reopen proceedings requiring United Water to develop water supply source plans. The vote came after public input from community […]
BY BARRY WARNER The recognizable blue and white ‘H’ sign of Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Bons Secours Charity Health System, often reminds patients and families that they can depend on this hospital for exceptional care. Last month, WRCR Radio Rockland interviewed Dr. Ruth Cassidy, system director of Pharmacy Services and Dr. Anthonia […]
The Rockland County Planning Department’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team has implemented an interactive map application that enables residents to view their property in relation to flood risk, the county executive has announced. The GIS team, with the assistance of the Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services, has developed the Preliminary FEMA Flood […]
BY CANDACE RIVERA Home Aides of Rockland held their annual Bal Masque over the weekend. Last Saturday’s fundraiser helped raise donations in support of the non-profit’s at-home care for older adults in Rockland County. “A Bal Masque is a fitting theme for a fundraiser for our agency. Home care remains “masked” or hidden in our […]