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 […]
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 […]
Zero Increase in County Property Taxes for 2026 When I first took office more than a decade ago, Rockland was on the brink of fiscal collapse, facing a staggering $138 million deficit. Today, I am proud to tell you that our finances are the strongest they have ever been in County history. Through disciplined budgeting, […]
Reviews by Donna Lee Miele Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser Europa Editions, $30 ISBN 9798889661115; also available in large print, ISBN 9798889661559 When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Rizdén Vintage, $18 ISBN 9798217006731 These two international bestsellers are available in English for the first time: Mona’s Eyes is translated from French, […]
Dear Editor, I am 60 years old, disabled, and dependent upon Medicaid and SNAP. Soon enough, I will be dependent upon Medicare. If I do not have medications and access to doctors, I am essentially non-functional. I am struggling to return to work, but without satisfactory resolution of my health problems, I will never be […]
Detective Barbara Willen, a criminal investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Investigative Unit, recently completed the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner Course offered by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS). While candidates are given nearly six months to complete the program, Willen completed it in three. The course tests fundamental computer digital forensic […]