Former Governor George Pataki endorses Chris Day for US Congress

CHRIS DAY PRESS RELEASE Chris Day, candidate for Congress in Westchester and Rockland Counties, today announced the endorsement of former New York State Governor George Pataki. “Chris Day has the leadership, energy and fresh ideas to deliver for the people of the 17th Congressional District,” Pataki said. “Whether its delivering assistance for the new Tappan […]

Malone drops lawsuit against Sparaco

A lawsuit filed by former Democratic highway superintendent candidate Dennis Malone against Rockland legislator and Highway Dept. employee Frank Sparaco has been dropped. Malone’s lawsuit contested that Sparaco had defamed his character by secretly taping and releasing to the public conversations in which representatives of Malone, including Clarkstown Councilman Frank Borelli, appear to offer Sparaco […]

After Day’s proposed cuts, Democrats rally behind Falco

After Day’s proposed cuts, Democrats rally  behind Falco

Rockland sheriff condemns county executive’s proposed police cuts BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III offered sharp words for County Executive Ed Day’s draft 2015 budget on Friday, arguing the cuts to the sheriff’s office would reverberate throughout the county, impact taxpayers and undermine public safety. Speaking to a crowd […]

Carlucci presents toll relief plan for new Tappan Zee Bridge

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NYACK – Hoping to alleviate anticipated toll hikes which are expected to follow the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, State Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Ossining) publicly announced a four point plan for toll relief at Nyack’s Memorial Park on Tuesday. The toll controls include a 60 percent resident discount for Rockland […]

Candidates’ Forum Next Weekend

On Sunday, October 26, 2014 for Assembly Districts 96th, 97th and 98th and Senate districts 38th and 39th at the JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, from 2 – 4 p.m. The program is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the following groups: JCC Rockland Rockland Chapter of AARP Rockland Chapter of the American Association of University Women Rockland League […]

Former Rockland legislator accused of rape

Former Rockland legislator accused of rape

In a story that has captivated New York City tabloids, high profile lawyer and former Rockland County legislator representing Ramapo, Sanford Rubenstein, has been accused of raping a woman who is a key adviser to Rev. Al Sharpton-led National Action Network Sanford Rubenstein, 70, is currently under investigation by the NYPD for what the 42-year-old […]