BY MICHAEL RICONDA MONTICELLO – The Village of Monticello in Sullivan County is currently embroiled in debate over whether Allan Thompson, a former mayor of Spring Valley and 2013 mayoral candidate, should be allowed on as the village manager, a position which will net him $78,000 annually. The decision is not without its share of […]
LEGISLATIVE PRESS RELEASE The Rockland County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Legislature Chairman Alden H. Wolfe and Legislator Ilan Schoenberger to request the State Legislature pass Assembly and Senate bills proposed to move the date of state and local primary elections to the fourth Tuesday in June to coincide with federal non-presidential primaries. […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day One of the first things I set out to change upon taking office in January was the unbelievably long turnaround time for payments to people and companies doing business with the County. Under the prior administration, vendors and contract agencies were typically paid within 90 days. However, on more […]
Pro-life activists have been holding a 40-day Lenten vigil outside of Planned Parenthood in Spring Valley. Below one activist holds a sign, while talking to fellow vigil-goers. Many cars beeped their approval of the protest.
LEGISLATIVE PRESS RELEASE FROM DAN CASTRICONE Citing valid complaints of school superintendents and educators throughout New York, NY Assembly candidate Dan Castricone today called on the legislature to ‘eliminate the gap elimination adjustment,’ labeling it a scheme concocted by legislators to avoid proper funding of local schools. The so called ‘Gap Elimination Adjustment’ formula enacted […]
Arguing current representation in Washington has not served commuter needs, Congressional candidate Chris Day joined a chorus of voices in Rockland government demanding relief for Tappan Zee Bridge commuters today. In an official release on his campaign website, Day demanded the state cap Tappan Zee tolls at five dollars. The demand offers support for a […]