Counties remain concerned about the state and regional economy and its impact on our ability to serve in our communities. Today, NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reported that local property tax revenues will be capped at 0.6 percent over last year, based on low inflation. This announcement comes after the State Department of Taxation and […]
BY DR. LOU ALPERT WindowsReport.com, a website devoted to the technology of Microsoft’s Windows’ Operating Systems, in an unprecedented posting, cited its strong endorsement of the action taken by this newspaper in the matter of the “forced” upgrade by Microsoft of the Operating Systems of many of their customer’s computers to Windows 10. In a […]
By Kathy Kahn Most people in New York’s 98th Assembly District, which covers Sloatsburg, Montebello, Tallman and parts of East Ramapo, have never heard of John Allegro—at least not yet. Allegro, who has never run for public office, has decided to throw his hat in the ring for the spot currently occupied by one-term incumbent […]
BY RICHARD M. STRUCK Republished I want to share the perspective of someone who has practiced professional economic development in Rockland for over 30 years, including in my current role at Rockland Economic Development Corp. We all understand that Rockland can be an expensive place to live. While not a panacea for all financial concerns, […]
By Legislator Harriet Cornell (D- West Nyack) Rockland County Legislature As a longtime Rockland resident, I have seen our County – and our residents – grow older. That is why I led a study called, “Project Tomorrow: Aging In Place,” which explores the aging population, services that are available and those still needed. I was […]
BY CAROL MCILMURRAY Rockland County Times has obtained the previously missing overtime slip of Ramapo Police Chief Peter Brower from September 16, 2014, the same day that Brower spoke on behalf of his private security firm at Ringwood (New Jersey) Town Council. Apparently, September 16, 2014 was a very busy day for Chief Brower. The […]