County Legislature does not vote on Ed Day vetoes during busy session

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature convened on October 8 in what was anticipated to be another showdown with the County Executive over vetoed legislation, but dissipated without votes on two pieces of legislation. The legislature was supposed to vote on two veto overrides of bills previously passed by the body. […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Tappan Zee Tolls Clarity

The County Executive’s Corner: Tappan Zee Tolls Clarity

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Back in February, I sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo expressing my growing concern regarding the continued delays in appointing a toll and finance task force to study crossing fees on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The letter – signed by myself and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino […]

Town of Ramapo appeals Garvey’s ward revote ruling

STATEMENT BY COUNCILMAN DANIEL FRIEDMAN: This morning, I voted along with the Ramapo Town Board to appeal the decision to throw out the results of the referendum. This isn’t about whether or not you believe it should have passed- it’s about counting the vote of every person- both those who wanted it to pass and […]

Astorino set to open Rockland headquarters

Astorino set to open Rockland headquarters

GOP candidate will make personal appearance  Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m., candidate for the Office of Governor of New York State, Rob Astorino will be on hand Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. for the opening of his Rockland County campaign headquarters in the heart of downtown Village of Haverstraw. To mark the grand […]

ANNIE RABBITT ENDORSES KARL BRABENEC FOR ASSEMBLY

(GOSHEN, NY) – Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbitt formally endorsed Karl Brabenec for the New York State Assembly during a recent fundraiser in Chester. Rabbitt held the same assembly seat for the 10 years. She vacated the seat in January after being elected to the position of Orange County Clerk. “Karl has always worked very […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Vetoes Part Deux

The County Executive’s Corner: Vetoes Part Deux

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day On Tuesday evening, the County Legislature is expected to again consider an override of my vetoes of two ill-conceived resolutions: the notorious Brega bus washing bill and the so-called Legal Consistency law. Today, I urge all Rockland County residents to contact your legislator and tell them to uphold these […]