RCT Cartoonist Ed Chorba vs. Governor Andrew Cuomo
RCT Cartoonist Ed Chorba breaks out the boxing gloves — looks to KO Governor Cuomo. (click image to enlarge)
Cornell Testifies Against UWNY Proposed Rate Increase
Full Text of Legislator Cornell’s Testimony Follows By Harriet Cornell, chair, Environmental Committee, Rockland County Legislature Thank you once again for the opportunity to offer testimony to the Public Service Commission. Over the past nine years, I have been able to voice my thoughts, both formally and informally, in a variety of venues with regard to […]
Assemblyman Skoufis’ comments to Audrey Zibelman, Chair Public Service Commission
Dear Ms. Zibelman: I am writing to express my deep concern with United Water’s recent application for a 24.5 percent rate increase in Rockland County. It is my understanding that the state’s Utility Intervention Unit (UIU) has done a full review of United Water of New York with a focus on United Water’s Management Services Company. The UIU […]
Clarkstown GOP looks to kick out committeewoman/blogger
BY MICHAEL RICONDA In the latest internal strife between local Republicans, the Clarkstown GOP is seeking to excommunicate a local blogger and committeewoman with a history of speaking out against party leaders. Jeanine Vecchiarelli, an elected member of the Republican Committee, has been charged with disloyalty by the Clarkstown GOP. Town Committee Chairman Bob Axelrod […]
Theodore to run for Ramapo Justice
Christine Theodore, a Spring Valley village judge, announced recently that she is seeking the position of Ramapo Town Justice. Theodore has been a village judge for seven years. She said her campaign will put an emphasis on her experience and qualifications. Theodore said she is “innovative and fair” as justice.
DiNapoli suggests better practices for local governments
FROM NYS COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli this week announced the introduction of a legislative proposal aimed at helping local governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from the state to municipalities for costs incurred for hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of multi-year […]