Breaking bread with someone who is in charge of a municipality like Rockland, a county with nearly 2,000 employees, is far from routine. Our editorial staff wanted to cover issues ranging from how to deal with CHPE to high school sports, and that’s really what Rockland is all about. Day is a sports coach at […]
One stop at a time This week marks National School Bus Safety Week, and I want to take a moment to highlight our program that’s making a real difference right here in Rockland County — our School Bus Safety Program with BusPatrol. Every single day in New York State, it’s estimated that +50,000 drivers illegally […]
The NYS high court has decided to move elections to coincide with state and federal races. Some believe that this could bring a welcome amount of attention to local races, while others decry the move, claiming the ruling to be unconstitutional. County Executive Ed Day has released a statement criticizing the decision, stating, “The New […]
County Executive Ed Day and County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. are withholding entering into a PILOT Agreement (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) with CHPE, until funds are provided for small businesses and residents. “This project has caused real and measurable harm to our community,” declared County Executive Ed Day. “Small businesses are losing customers, […]
Will a Parietti and Day debate see the light of day? Mike Parietti, Independent Candidate set to run against previously unchallenged incumbent Ed Day, is alleging Day has refused multiple invitations to debate him. According to Day, these accusations are unfounded. According to The League of Women Voters of Rockland County, the League invited both […]
This past week, I had the great honor of presenting Rockland County’s highest and most prestigious award, the Key to the County, to a truly remarkable woman — Roxanne Watson. The Key to the County is not something we give out often. It is reserved for individuals whose lives reflect courage, purpose, and an extraordinary […]