Nearly 3,000 voters take part in controversial balloting Caption for attached photo: A school bond supporter takes a photo of the vote tallies at the Nyack school board meeting room just after results were announced for the voting on the $26.4 million bond issue – which was approved by voters. By Bill Demarest NYACK – […]
Six referendums to appear on Tuesday, November 5 ballot BY KATHY KAHN On Tuesday, November 5, you won’t just be voting for State and County officials, local supervisors or council members—you’ll also be asked to vote on six separate referendums to change the State’s Constitution. Before you step into the voting booth, here’s a summary […]
East Ramapo School Board President’s property destroyed by fire fire ignited under suspicious circumstances caused serious damage to an abandoned Spring Valley property owned by developer and East Ramapo School Board President Yehuda Weissmandl. The fire began on the first floor of a residence on Lawrence Street and was reported at around 2 p.m. Though […]
Soup Angels’ eighth “Come to the Table” Thanksgiving meal is November 27, when anyone who needs a meal will be offered a delicious turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. This feast is made possible only through the generous assistance of the community as Soup Angels relies 100 percent on donations. This year, the not-for-profit, […]
BY RAQUEL OKYAY Harbor Heights judge and soccer-mom, who is seeking a seat on the New York State Supreme Court, advocates for meaningful reform, fairness and accountability in the state’s judicial body. “I can personally continue to contribute through this higher position; and can further my public service,” said Judge Christie L. Derrico of the […]
Public Service Announcement from Rockland County Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 3, and County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef and the Rockland County Department of Health remind you to change your clocks and take time to check your emergency supply kit. Is it missing any items? Is anything out-of-date, leaking or damaged? “The real […]