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 […]
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. […]
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 […]