Legislative Democrats have decided they would rather go forward with 10 like-minded members rather than 11 members, including one purple sheep. The new breakdown of legislative caucuses is 10 Democrats, six Republicans and one unaligned. Incumbent legislator from Airmont, Joseph Meyers (D), received the boot from the Democratic caucus yesterday, the Rockland County Times has learned. A […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day During the holiday season, Rockland County residents gather together in joy and celebration with family and friends. This is also a time when we give special thanks for those who are dear to us, for our faith, and for the many blessings in our lives. At the holiday dinner […]
BY JUSTIN SIEGEL The present drop in oil prices is unlike one we have witnessed in modern times. Presently at the time of writing this article oil has dropped nearly 50 percent in a six month period. While most people are gladly welcoming lower oil prices and the effects it has on their daily budget, […]
According to a regulatory dictate proposed this week by Governor Cuomo, NY’s Medicaid program will soon cover the cost of sex change surgery and hormone therapy for transsexual beneficiaries. The rule follows on the heels of Cuomo’s decision to mandate private insurers to offer the same procedures. The Cuomo administration claims the new regulation is […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA After a grand jury opted not to indict the police officer accused of killing a Staten Island man with an illegal chokehold, not only police but the grand jury system have become targets of reform. As one of the epicenters of recent debates over police misconduct, New York City has seen some […]
Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) officially became the new assemblyman for the 98th Assembly District after the New York State Board of Elections certified the 2014 election results. “It’s truly my honor to officially represent the 98th District in the state Assembly,” said Brabenec. “I’m prepared to hit the ground running, and be the voice our communities […]