On June 24, 2015 a State Appeals Court Panel ordered the Town of Ramapo to count the ballots cast in its Ward System Vote, which took place on September 30, 2014. The process to validate and count the Ward System Vote will begin on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in the Town Council Room (Ramapo Town […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I’m pleased to report more good news this week regarding our ongoing efforts to restore fiscal health to Rockland County government. Recognizing that my administration has made significant strides to improve operations, save money and chip away at debt, the Office of the State Comptroller announced plans to lower […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Two laws passed by the County Legislature to regulate drone use and the sale of “toxic toys” last Tuesday have been rejected by County Executive Ed Day, who stated on Thursday that the restrictions were over-broad and unenforceable. The laws were returned “unsigned but not disapproved,” meaning they were […]
While Rockland County employee James Foley has attracted over 10,000 followers to his Block the Block Vote Facebook page that urges Rockland and Orange residents to organize against the influence of religious Jewish communities in the area, this week he overplayed his hand and earned sour remarks from Rocklanders. Foley took issue with the fact […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day The Rockland County Legislature recently passed two local laws which, at first glance, would seem to provide enhanced health and privacy protections for local residents. But, looks can be deceiving. The most cursory reading of each bill reveals significant issues. There is good news, however. We have 90 days […]
As reported first in the July 2 Rockland County Times print edition Local developer Isaac Lebovits has long been known as one of the prime backers of controversial Town of Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence. He is the force behind the Patrick Farm development project that would build a new densely populated religious residential community, […]