BY JOEL GROSSBARTH Last week, Michael Sullivan, the suspended Clarkstown Police Chief, announced his candidacy for supervisor of the Town of Clarkstown. If elected to the position by voters in November, Chief Sullivan stands to score a huge payday. Chief Sullivan currently earns a salary of $278,161 per year, which he still receives while the […]
Earth Day Economics Each year on April 22, we join millions of people around the world to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day established 47 years ago in the U.S., reminds and encourages us all to be more environmentally friendly. Whether we plant trees, sign petitions, or clean up our roads and waterways, we come […]
Supervisor, Town of Clarkstown DEATH AND TAXES “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin’s words are as true this week as they were when he wrote them in 1789 following the ratification of our Constitution. And while we all stressed this week filing our taxes, I am reasonably […]
Name: Sara Ferraro Sport: Softball – 2 HR’s including a grand slam, 4/8, 3 runs scored and 7 RBI’s. Favorite Subject: Statistics, because she likes solving problems. Favorite Teacher: Three way unbreakable tie between: (in no specific order) Mrs. Hampsey due to her brilliance and challenging class, Mrs. Riccioli because she is the best and […]
Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack announced the “kick-off” of the 24th Annual Coats for Kids Program in Rockland County. The program runs from Monday, December 9, 2013 – Monday, January 6, 2014. The long-running service provides coats for people in the community who might not otherwise be able to buy a warm winter coat. “If […]
Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack announced last week that the New York State Department of State has awarded the town with a $90,000 grant for the consolidation of the Office of the Receiver of Taxes and the Town Clerk. Implementing the merger of the Receiver of Taxes into the Town Clerk’s office will involve: •eliminating four […]