Mondaire Jones, a Spring Valley native and a graduate of East Ramapo public schools, is currently running to represent New York’s 17th Congressional District. Formerly serving CD 17 from 2021 – 2023, Jones is a Democratic candidate running against incumbent Mike Lawler in what is proving to be a tight race. In an interview with […]
On September 11, Congressman Mike Lawler’s (R-17) office released the following statement regarding claims being made and circulated about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. “Congressman Lawler is proud to represent one of the largest Haitian-American diasporas in the country, and has worked tirelessly to address issues important to the Haitian community — including working to […]
35 year Stony Point resident Jim Monaghan has a busy schedule. Beyond his two children, his wife and his brand new granddaughter, he currently serves as the Stony Point Supervisor. The Supervisor role is a job that is not your normal 9 to 5. His calendar is packed with events in and around Stony Point, […]
State Motioning to Dismiss Election Law Lawsuit, County Attorney Thomas Humbach Submits Opposition In about one week, the County of Rockland’s Lawsuit against the State of New York’s Election Law will be heard by New York State Supreme Court Justice Gerald Neri. In late 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation that will eliminate elections in odd […]
When Michael Specht began working part time at Ramapo Town Hall, he never would have imagined that 19 years later he would be elected to serve as the Town Council Supervisor. “I always was interested in politics, but I never thought I would be in it”, admitted Specht. Moving to Thiells from the Bronx when […]
During the Tuesday 13 meeting of the Clarkstown Board, Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board voted to fill two vacant slots in Clarkstown’s leadership. Darren Epstein was voted in as Town Justice, filling the vacancy created by Judge Ascher’s appointment as a County Court Judge, while Jon Valentino was appointed to fill the vacancy […]