Day marks half-way point in first term with “half-time” fundraiser

Day marks half-way point in first term with “half-time” fundraiser

PHOTOS BY AL THOMPSON Capitalizing on the upcoming Super Bowl, County Executive Ed Day decided to make football a theme of his recent “half-time” fundraiser at the Nyack Seaport. It’s about half-way through Day’s first term as county executive. Day was thrilled with the turnout for the part. He said on social media the following […]

John Murphy celebrates 44-year career as County Legislator

BY CAROL MCILMURRAY John Murphy is saying hello to retirement after serving Pearl River as Rockland legislator since 1971. Del Arte Italian restaurant in Orangeburg hosted a parting party for outgoing Republican legislator Murphy on Sunday. Politicians and supporters gathered to say thank you to John for his dedication and service. Venture Camp, where Murphy […]

Lalor: Family Leave Bill Doesn’t Stand Up to Scrutiny

Statement on Assembly Family and Medical Leave Bill (A.3870) from Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R,C,I – East Fishkill) “While this legislation sounds good on the surface, it does not stand up to scrutiny. Currently federal law requires that employers with 50 or more employees give unpaid family and medical leave. This bill will add a […]

Town Awards Pride of Clarkstown Awards on February 9, 2016

Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board will award the 2015 Pride of Clarkstown Awards at the Town Board meeting scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. The Pride of Clarkstown Awards program was created to recognize outstanding commercial properties, nominated by residents and civic organizations throughout the […]

Brabenec pushes for “good government” bill

Brabenec pushes for “good government” bill

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) this week attended a press conference held by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) calling for a floor vote on A.8658. This legislation would allow bills with at least 76 sponsors to automatically come before the Assembly Chamber for a vote. As it stands now, Democrat committee chairs and legislative leaders can hold […]

Schwartz announces candidacy for County Court

Monday January 25, 2016, before a crowd of supporters at the American Legion Hall in New City, Clarkstown attorney, Larry J. Schwartz, a New City Democrat, announced his candidacy for Rockland County Court Judge. Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips introduced Schwartz, flanked by over a dozen other elected officials. Phillips said “Larry has the extensive […]