What’s the biggest issue facing NY-17? According to Cait Conley, Mike Lawler’s opponent in the upcoming NY-17 race, cost-of-living is the answer. She states that it is “crippling families that are here, and preventing a generation from coming back home to raise their families.” Conley cites the high interest rates and increased construction costs caused […]
By Rick Pezzullo The Clarkstown Town Board is poised to impose a building moratorium that would halt proposed development projects for the next six months. At its Aug. 18 meeting, the board voted to schedule a public hearing for Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. on a building ban that would temporarily prevent any development applications […]
At an Orangetown Town Board meeting Aug. 12, Blauvelt resident Lisa DeFeciani was appointed deputy town supervisor, filling the seat previously held by longtime Pearl River resident Dennis Troy, who died earlier this year. Town Supervisor Teresa Kenny noted Troy’s long legacy of public service and said she took her time finding the right person […]
After a highly contentious race, Cait Conley has emerged, as of time of writing, as the projected winner for the Democrats in the NY-17 primaries. She will be competing against incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in the November election. Conley received 22,876 votes, which resulted in nearly 50% of the vote. In second place was Beth […]
To the Editor: Like many voters, I have spent the past year and a half wondering how our country arrived at this moment—and how we move forward. For me, the answer begins with electing capable, principled leaders who understand our communities and will fight for the people they represent. That is why I am supporting […]
The Rockland County Legislature met on the evening of June 16th for their regular meeting. The meeting saw several personnel appointments and BFJ Planning’s 2026 Rockland County Comprehensive Plan. There was a scheduled public hearing regarding an amendment to the county charter, though no one signed up to speak. Patrick Frawley has been appointed by […]