Rockland residents voice opposition to desalination at Public Service Commission hearings

Rockland residents voice opposition to desalination at Public Service Commission hearings

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Haverstraw – Two Public Service Commission hearings on the continued need for United Water New York’s proposed desalination plant were held on October 1 and 2, drawing large numbers of residents with strong reservations about the plan and its environmental and financial impact. The hearing featured representatives from both the PSC and […]

Newly-released study highlights flaws in United Water’s desal plan

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – A press conference was held at the County Legislature building in New City on September 24 to present a new study critiquing the need for a desalination plant at Haverstraw Bay and presenting potential alternatives to drawing drinking water from the Hudson. The study, conducted by adjunct associate professor […]

Waitzman’s Magnum Opus — Sailing to Haverstraw Bay

This week the Rockland County Times’ award-winning poet Harry Waitzman shares with readers his magnum opus “Sailing to Haverstraw Bay.” The exploration of local scenes, scents and landscape was completed March 23, 1992.   Sailing to Haverstraw Bay Harry Waitzman   Sullen speak the streets slanting up from Haverstraw Bay, the houses of tilted brick […]