BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – The Rockland County Legislature convened on February 2 to discuss various matters, paying particular attention to a contentious resolution, which fills a potentially unfair gap left by a technicality of law. Following an occasionally tense debate over the fairness of the measure, the vote was almost unanimous, with Legislator […]
BY BARRY WARNER Did you know that getting kids enrolled in a summer day camp program and out in the sunshine provide health benefits? Vitamin D is produced by the action of the sun’s rays on the skin and is used to help young bodies absorb calcium plus build strong bones and teeth. In addition, […]
24th annual race benefits local fire depts., ambulance corps, soup kitchens The 24th annual South Nyack 10-Mile Run, set for Sunday, Sept. 9, has been designated the USA Track & Field-New York 10-mile championship. Race proceeds are to benefit the Orangetown Fire Company No. 1 (South Nyack) and Piermont volunteer fire departments, the Nyack Ambulance […]
Filling the need for more water and new jobs BY MICHAEL DITULLO As the president of the Rockland Economic Development Corporation, I am compelled to respond to the recent news conference staged by a handful of activists who are against United Water’s Haverstraw Water Supply Project. Because of my commitment to help create jobs in […]