Conservative Republican Karl Brabenec, whose candidacy was nearly sabotaged by fellow Republican Dan Castricone’s decision to run on the United Monroe ballot line, has taken a 164-vote lead over Democrat Elisa Tutini in the Assembly District 98 campaign. Castricone agreed to shun all votes from the religious bloc community and ended up gaining over 25 […]
BY ADAM LUCENTE Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Al Franken (D-MN) are not the only ones commenting on “net neutrality” lately. The two senators have been trading barbs across the aisle, making headlines in the process, but other notable names are weighing in as well. On Twitter, several entrepreneurs have voiced their opinions. Meetup CEO […]
BY ADAM LUCENTE With just the final two years left in his presidency, Obama needs not worry about the electoral ramifications of his foreign policy, leaving him with only his legacy and U.S. interests to consider. But with Republicans set to control both the House and now the Senate in the 114th Congress, partisan disagreements […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Much attention has focused lately on the budget process and the tough choices that affect the 320,000 residents of Rockland County. In the past, this government has spent too much and borrowed too much. I was elected to bring about change and restore fiscal responsibility. While this year’s path […]
He’s the once and possible future mayor of Airmont. Ralph Bracco, incumbent village trustee and village mayor from 1993-95, told the Rockland County Times he is running for the top post in the village in the March 2015 election. Bracco said he is one of three candidates who will be vying for the mayoral seat. […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been noted for his brash brand of political aggression and secrecy, but according to a former head honcho in Republican circles, that realpolitik has just crossed the boundary into the betrayal of his own party to Republican bigwigs for his own self-interest. According to former state Republican Party Director Michael Lawler, […]