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BY LEGAL LARRY Last week, an appeals court in Brooklyn may have had the final say regarding an extremely controversial development in the Town of Ramapo. The Appellate Division, Second Department in Brooklyn, New York gave what might be the last word in denying the claims of The Villages of Chestnut Ridge, Montebello, Pomona and […]
BY BARRY WARNER The recognizable blue and white ‘H’ sign of Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Bons Secours Charity Health System, often reminds patients and families that they can depend on this hospital for exceptional care. Last month, WRCR Radio Rockland interviewed Dr. Ruth Cassidy, system director of Pharmacy Services and Dr. Anthonia […]
BY VINNY MURPHY Across from an inactive landfill, a piece of history has been restored. In Hillburn’s Torne Valley, students and volunteers have reconstructed a small saltbox house as an educational facility and research center. The house is a monument to the valley’s past and its journey has been an interesting one. In 1997, Chuck […]
BY MICHAEL CAHILL Last week, State Senator David Carlucci announced a new five point economic plan, which he hopes will put New Yorkers back to work. The plan’s five points focus on creating an environment in New York that eases the tax and regulatory burden on small businesses, as well as providing incentives for employers […]
BY LEGAL LARRY The controversial development of a parcel in Ramapo known as Patrick Farm was again the subject of recent appellate court decisions. The proposed development by the current owner seeks to build high-density, multifamily housing on 208 acres of woods off Routes 202 and 306 outside Pomona. The lawsuits challenge the findings made […]