PRESS RELEASE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN KARL BRABENEC As is an annual tradition in Albany, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) joined colleagues and many of their pets for Animal Advocacy Day in Albany today. Brabenec sponsors bipartisan legislation, Kirby and Quigley’s Law, which would toughen penalties against those who harm animalsduring the course of committing certain crimes. The […]
BY JOE KUHN This week the Rockland County Legislature voted to confirm the appointment of their newest member, Itamar Yeger, the executive assistant district attorney and chief of appeals for the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. Yeger, a former New Hempstead trustee and Ramapo councilman, will be filling the seat vacated by legislator Ilan Schoenberger […]
Last August Governor Andrew Cuomo forced through legislation renaming the bridge that connects Tarrytown and South Nyack after his own father and removing the historic name “Tappan Zee” – a reference to the Dutch and Native Americans who lived in the area hundreds of years ago. The perceived act of vanity, media reports of his obsession with having the bridge named after […]
Joe Ciardullo campaigning for Congress on Reform Party line ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES STAFF EDITORIAL After a decade active in local politics, often helping campaigns as a volunteer or campaign manager, Joe Ciardullo of New City is now throwing his own hat in the ring. He’s going far up the food chain in his first-ever […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF While Rockland’s young senator may no longer be a thorn in the side of the state Democratic Party leadership, some in the activist base of the part are not so forgiving. Democrat Julie Goldberg of New City was set to announce her candidacy for Carlucci’s seat on Thursday, May 31. Goldberg and […]
Ernsta Pierre & Biju Francis Also Volunteer for Worthwhile Causes Two local women are being recognized by Rockland County Legislator Aney Paul for the positive contributions they have made through their nursing and volunteer service. Paul, who holds a doctorate in Nursing Practice and has been a nurse for more than 30 years, […]