BY DYLAN SKRILOFF There was a fair amount of action and controversy this past week in Rockland County on Primary Day, September 13. For starters, turnout was low and the question must be asked, did holding Election Day on a Thursday impact the vote? Elections are usually held on Tuesdays, but due to Tuesday falling […]
BY LEGAL LARRY The recent chronicles of the East Ramapo School District are troubling to say the least. But perhaps the most troubling aspect of the East Ramapo School District’s actions involves the callous disregard of the law by the school district and their attorneys. Services the school district provided are cut to the bone […]
County Transportation Commissioner Appointed to Team Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday a selection review team for the new bridge to replace the Tappan Zee. The review team consists of renowned artists and architects, under the auspices of the New York State Council of the Arts. These team members will review proposed bridge designs […]
In the newly redrawn 98th Assembly District, which includes areas of Monsey and half of Ramapo along with Monroe and parts of Orange County, a contentious three-way Democratic primary had voters across the district choosing the candidate that lived closest to them. The primary pitted Rockland County Legislator Aron Wieder against Orange County Legislator Myrna […]
Less polling locations are available than usual due Usually elections are held on Tuesdays, but the 2012 state and local primary elections were postponed until Thursday this week, in deference to 9/11. Another twist has been thrown voter’s way, as the Board of Elections has decided late in the game to reduce the number of […]
Supervisor Phillips delivers bad news about GenOn and also attacks North Rockland school board at Sep. 10th Town of Haverstraw board meeting Who knew there was a company that could accomplish so little with a fully functional gas plant? The Town of Haverstraw may be facing more financial problems in the near future, as it […]