On behalf of the full Rockland County Legislature, legislators John Murphy (R), Barry Kantrowitz (D) and Alden Wolfe (D) recently presented Reverend Dr. Michael Plunket and Lisa Plunket with Distinguished Service Awards in recognition of their service to others. Dr. Plunket is the Pastor of the Risen King Alliance Church in New City and in […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The County Legislature voted on Wednesday to override County Executive Ed Day’s veto of their bill approving a referendum of changes to the the county charter, potentially ending a drawn-out conflict between the two branches of government over how much to reform government functions. The legislature narrowly approving the […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day The drive down New Hempstead Road from the Palisades Parkway to the Allison-Parris County Office Building in New City took less than five minutes this morning. It’s the first time in more than three years this trip hasn’t rattled my car… or, my nerves. Today, I’m pleased to report […]
By Michael Riconda NEW CITY – New legislation bound for the County Legislature aims to improve safety standards for buses by making cleaning a daily occurrence, but could also compound maintenance costs several times their current value. The resolution, which was approved by the county’s Planning and Public Works Committee and Budget & Finance Committee […]
PEARL RIVER – A second instance of anti-Semitic vandalism in Pearl River has left a local nursery in shambles and has at least one County Legislator calling for an investigation into anti-Jewish sentiments within the county. The incident occurred at Van Houten Farms on Sickletown Road at some point over the weekend. On Sunday morning, […]
By Michael Riconda NEW CITY – In the latest conflict between the County Legislature and County Executive, County Executive Ed Day rejected proposed changes to the Rockland County Charter on the grounds that they do not go far enough. A resolution amending various parts of the County Charter passed the Legislature on July 1, but […]