Emergency Services provide update on Clausland Mountain Fire investigation BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – Weeks after a massive brush fire ravaged the woodlands of Clausland Mountain in Orangeburg, clear answers have emerged as to its origin and cause. Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services Director Gordon Wren and Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco were […]
Putnam Savings Bank opens first Rockland branch in New City BY KATHY KAHN Putnam County Savings Bank welcomed its board members of Rockland’s business community at its ribbon cutting in its newest branch on Monday, November 18 —its first in the county. “This is our 10th branch,” said Robert Farrier, senior vice president and branch […]
By Michael Riconda New City – In a significant change from last year’s packed and occasionally tense hearings, only a handful of people turned out for a series of public hearings on Rockland County’s 2014 budget on November 19. In total, three hearings were held, with speakers’ arguments covering multiple points across all three topics. […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – Attorney and local activist John J. Tormey III is ringing alarm bells about elevated arsenic levels in one of United Water’s Monsey wells. His concern was explored in a discussion of the County Legislature Environmental Committee on November 13. Tormey, who made a name for himself opposing FAA plans […]
The Historical Society of Rockland County will open the doors to the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House on December 7 and 8 for a memorable program of wonder and fun! Children of all ages are welcome to celebrate Saint Nicholas Day, as has been the tradition at the HSRC since 1961. This event is a highlight […]
The Nanuet Hebrew Center is hosting the 15th Mid Rockland Arts Festival on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2013. The Festival is located at 411 South Little Tor Road in New City, NY. The Festival will kickoff Saturday evening with a gala “sponsors sale” and cocktail reception. Those attending Saturday’s reception will have […]