By Rockland County Executive Ed Day A few weeks ago, I received word that Rockland County would be on the receiving end of a lawsuit. An advocacy group that calls itself “The Safe To Play Coalition” was threatening litigation following the recent adoption of the County’s so-called “Toxic Toys” law. One did not need a […]
Republicans to take 4-1 council margin in Clarkstown; Ward system to be implemented for four council seats The Republican Party, with the help of the new-found Reform Party line, has earned one of the most unlikely political victories in recent Rockland County history, sweeping town and county races in the Town of Clarkstown. Elected supervisor […]
In the Town of Stony Point we recommend the Republican slate. Candidates from the Republican Party have dominated Stony Point politics in recent years with the exception of outgoing Supevisor Geoff Finn, a Democrat who incidentally has endorsed Republican supervisor candidate Councilman Jim Monaghan. The town board has made some strides promoting economic development, avoiding […]
Op-Ed by RBA CEO/President Al Samuels Recently a national real estate data company listed Rockland County as the county with the second highest property tax burden in the entire United States. Naturally, this caught my eye as we don’t need more negative stories that might discourage businesses from locating here. The Rockland Business Association, having previously […]
In 2014, Chris Day came closer than anyone has since 1992 to beating Congresswoman Nita Lowey in the 17th District of New York, garnering 44 percent of the vote. He has prepared a video statement regarding the 2016 Congressional race, which is available at this link. A transcript of his statement follows: “Since our historically […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day This Tuesday, November 3, thousands of eligible Rockland County voters will abdicate their civic responsibility and fail to exercise their right to vote. Even though this right is one of the most distinctive characteristics of our American society, voter turnout in national elections has fallen below 65 percent. […]