Is there a ‘Judas Conspiracy’ in New York City?

BY ADAM LOMBARDI, QUEENS-POLITICS.COM Rumor has it a few high-ranking GOP operatives have turned their backs on the pro-life movement by helping Democratic Candidate Christine Quinn’s bid for Mayor. Inside religious political circles, Quinn is considered the strongest adversary of religious free speech in New York City – infamously dubbed “public enemy number one to the […]

BORELLI NOT RUNNING; ZEBROWSKI MULLING IT OVER

BORELLI NOT RUNNING; ZEBROWSKI MULLING IT OVER

Clarkstown Councilman Frank Borelli has told political contacts he is not running for county executive in 2013, leaving the Republican field open for the time being for front-running County Legislator Ed Day. On the Democratic side, a major name who sources confirmed is considering a run is Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski. Currently all three announced Democratic […]

Despite Discontent, County Legislature Approves Outside Legal Aid for Dispute

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature’s Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc. The suit, […]

Yankees Redux: World Series Bound?

Yankees Redux: World Series Bound?

BY CHAYIM TAUBER This has not been an easy season for the New York Yankees. Injuries, slumps, and gradual loss of the 10 game lead once held in the American League East have made this season one of the more challenging ones the Yankees have endured in recent years. Still, despite all the turmoil and […]

Possible Pay Raise for NYS Legislature

An increase in pay for members of the New York State Legislature is in discussion and opinions are strong. This raise in pay would be voted on at the end of 2012 and, if passed, would go into effect at the beginning of 2013. State legislator base salaries have not been raised since 1999. And […]

Opportunities for 2013 Community Arts Grants Announced

The Arts Council of Rockland has announced they will again award grants to provide support for arts and cultural projects to community-based organizations, groups, collectives or artists through the 2013 Community Arts Grants program. Grants are intended to assist with the activities of local arts organizations, artist fees, marketing/publicity costs, direct administrative expenses, and supplies […]