Originally published in the Rockland County Times, August 2011 BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM The new Martin Luther King Jr. monument is the subject of controversy since the public has learned that Chinese citizen Lei Yixen, one of the most prized sculptors in all of China, was hired by the United States to create the piece. […]
CORRECTION In the January 19 issue, in the article “Legislators Ask for $80 Million Deficit Bond…” the Rockland County Times incorrectly reported that Al Samuels, president and CEO of the RBA, said he was planning to call on the state comptroller to install a control board to oversee county finances. In fact, Samuels merely announced […]
Power sector regulations to analyze possible environmental impacts and limit CO2 emissions Under draft regulations developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation new or expanding electric generating facilities in New York would be required to evaluate the potential disproportionate impacts on nearby “environmental justice” communities, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced Wednesday. The […]
Isidro Cancel reappointed deputy supervisor, embattled fire safety inspector Fred Viohl receives more duties BY KOREY WILSON Haverstraw lawmakers set the political tone for the town at last week’s reorganization meeting. During the January 5 meeting, Town Supervisor Howard T. Phillips set the guidelines for the new year and appointed officials to various posts. One […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo traveled to the City of Yonkers in Westchester County on Wednesday to outline his 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan. The governor claims his budget closes the current $2 billion budget deficit with no new taxes or new fees. He says it will provide “sweeping” mandate relief and pension reform that […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF In a case that could have opened a terrible Pandora’s box if ruled incorrectly, the United States Supreme Court voted to uphold a church’s right to fire clergy with impunity. To hold churches accountable to federal employment regulations on matters of clergy would open them to unconstitutional state interference, a unanimous court […]