Local Internet newsman catches woman in act of election fraud

Richard Gandon of the news site Rockland Star has caught a woman in a potential act of election fraud, as she identified herself as a representative of the Rockland Board of Elections to him over the phone, instructing him to vote ‘No’ on the Ramapo ward referendum today. Listen to the riveting footage here: NEWSMAN CATCHES […]

Chris Day running for Congress; pledges economic reforms

BY RAQUEL OKYAY   Decorated Army veteran Chris Day, the GOP and Conservative Party Hudson candidate for Congress in District 17, says his district, which encompasses all of Rockland and parts of Westchester, has been hurt by economic policies advocated by his opponent Nita Lowey (D). “Our nation is at a turning point,” Day said. […]

Ramapo GOP urges yes vote on Ramapo ward districting

RAMAPO GOP: WARD SYSTEM IN RAMAPO – WE SAY YES (TWICE!) Official Endorsement To all residents of Ramapo, Over the last few years, one of the biggest topics of discussion amongst residents of Ramapo has been whether the Ramapo Town Board members should be elected via an at-large system or a ward area system with […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Budget Season

The County Executive’s Corner: Budget Season

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day It’s budget time. Every October, the County Executive delivers a proposed fiscal plan to the Legislature and to the people. The budget reflects a county executive’s priorities for the upcoming year more than any other single act. Just as you can tell what a business or family truly values […]

Some urge DOJ investigation into alleged disenfranchisement of minorities by ward system

Leading African-American and Haitian-American elected officials are asking the Justice Department investigate the proposed ward referendum in Ramapo because they said they believe it would violate the Voting Rights Act by risking the black community’s 27 years of uninterrupted representation on the Town Board. Town voters will decide on the plan next week in a […]

Water Resources Management Task Force Appointed

County Executive Ed Day and Legislature Chairman Alden H. Wolfe recently announced the names of the appointees to the new Task Force on Water Resources Management. Established by resolution in June, the Task Force is charged with developing a comprehensive water policy to ensure a safe, cost effective, long-term water supply for Rockland County that […]