RETIRED COP SAYS OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CAN HELP PROTECT SCHOOLS

Editor, Several months ago I did submit a letter to the editor advising that the Rockland Journal News was shielding negative publicity surrounding Senator Carlucci and Assemblyman Zebrowski during Carlucci’s bid for re-election. Carlucci’s opponent, Janis Castaldi, was supportive in seeking out legislation tor off-duty and retired law enforcement officers to legally carry firearms within […]

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing this counter-point story to be published. It was a perfect response to a story that was nothing but yellow-dog journalism. Though I live in Texas and not affected by the story, I was offended by what Ms. Hasson wrote since it will negatively affect numerous people and possibly allow […]

Borrowing and Union Negotiations Dominate Legislative Discussion

BY MICHAEL RICONDA The Rockland County Legislature met on September 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. to discuss several items, including the borrowing of revenue anticipation notes, the upcoming ratification of a new labor contract, hearings to discuss amendments to the electrical code, and several miscellaneous law enforcement and emergency expenditures. Referral 9473(c) authorizes the sale […]