County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef today unveiled commemorative plaques in honor of the 2011 and 2012 inductees to the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The 2011 honorees include: the late Bernard L. Charles and Eleanor “Ellie” Charles, the late William “Bill” Darden, the late Bernice C. Glass and the late Laurence H. Holland. […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM GEORGE PATAKI Former New York Governor George E. Pataki today endorsed Ed Day for Rockland County Executive. “I am proud to endorse Ed Day for Rockland County Executive. Ed has advanced an innovative agenda to promote the job creation and economic growth that Rockland County desperately needs to move forward,” said Pataki. […]
The Clarkstown Taxpayers Group will host a candidates meet and greet and debate on Monday, October 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Valley Cottage Library. Clarkstown Town Justice seats will be discussed in the first hour and town highway superintendent in the second hour. A candidates debate for Clarkstown Supervisor and two seats […]
Longtime community leader, Republican lawmaker was key player in county government BY BILL DEMARSET VALLEY COTTAGE – Theodore R. Dusanenko, whose career in education, service to the community and leadership role in local politics made him a household name in Rockland County, has died at age 71, according to family members. Dusanenko was a former […]
GOP county exec candidate calls for new court to get tough on property owners BY BILL DEMAREST NEW CITY – Rockland County Executive candidate Ed Day, R-New City, has called for a countywide effort targeting what he calls “irresponsible overdevelopment” that would include giving the county government authority to enforce building, fire and safety codes. […]
Reminder of available discount programs for veterans Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced that military veterans can now apply for a special designation on their New York State driver’s license at no additional charge, rather than carrying separate documentation in order to prove military service. “This sensible update makes it easier for veterans to receive benefits […]