FROM THE EMPIRE CENTER Fueled by an increase in state aid and higher property taxes, the 669 school districts subject to New York’s property tax levy cap plan to spend 2.8 percent more per student in 2016-17 than they did this year, according to an analysis released today by the Empire Center for Public Policy. […]
Brand new councilwoman Valerie Moldow (R) announced her resignation from the Clarkstown Town Board this week after serving only three months in the position vacated by Supervisor George Hoehmann following his ascension to the town’s executive position. Moldow cited unexpected personal reasons for her resignation. Taking her place is Adrienne Carey (R), appointed at this […]
NY TIMES INDIANAPOLIS — Senator Ted Cruz of Texas announced Tuesday that he was ending his presidential campaign, bowing to the reality that his crushing loss in Indiana all but assured the nomination of Donald J. Trump. “From the beginning, I have said that I will continue on as long as there is a viable […]
BY MICHAEL CASTELLUCCIO April 28, 2016–When Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence was arrested two weeks ago, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said it was the first municipal-bond related criminal securities fraud case brought against a public official. St. Lawrence was charged with 22 counts of securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy for selling over $150 million […]
By County Executive Ed Day Look what happens when you make it known that Rockland is open for business Chinese tour operators spend the day visiting and word of all that Rockland has to offer reaches back to their native land. Golden Krust Bakery, a company founded by Jamaican immigrants, moves its operations from the Bronx […]
By Legislator Lon Hofstein, Republican minority leader The safety of our own municipal buildings, and the people who work there, has been of great concern to us even before a gunman opened fire on people attending a Health Department meeting in San Bernardino, California. People who visit and or conduct business at our Rockland County […]