Democrats want to shrink deficit payments to $4M per year

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Democratic leadership in the County Legislature is hoping to reduce the annual payments on the county’s deficit to $4 million in order to fully restore proposed cuts to the Sheriff’s Dept. in County Executive Ed Day’s proposed budget, the Rockland County Times has learned. The original budget contained a $10 million payment […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Giving Thanks

The County Executive’s Corner:  Giving Thanks

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather together and express gratitude for all that we have been given, the freedoms we enjoy and the loved ones who enrich our lives each day. Nearly 400 years after the Pilgrims came to America in search of a better […]

Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration: What’s it all about?

BY ADAM LUCENTE Last week, President Obama announced several executive actions pertaining to illegal immigration. In short, the president granted several million people the ability to stay in the United States legally. While supporters argue that this move provides a partial solution to the issue in the face of Congressional failure to pass reform, others […]

County Charter Changes Take Effect

Changes to the Rockland County Charter took effect on November 24, 2014. The news rules update the annual budget process, increase fiscal oversight and enhance the systems of checks and balances between branches of government. Major components of the law include: · Reform of Annual Budget Process – The county executive now must submit the […]

Axelrod is Out, Who is In?

Longtime Clarkstown GOP Chairman Bob Axelrod announced he is stepping down as chairman of the town party earlier this month. Axelrod recently won a fight with Frank Sparaco for control of the town party, which in turn helped lead to the end of Axelrod’s newfound enemy (former longtime friend) Vinny Reda’s tenure as county chairman. […]