BY TOM MCGUIRE Local photographer Tom McGuire captures the essence of the season in these photos just north of the Bear Mountain area. Sometimes we take it for granted, but Rocklanders are fortunate to have the natural beauty of Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain State Park so nearby. We recommend readers take a […]
Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun (R,C,I-Blooming Grove) is encouraging any taxpayers who have paid the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Payroll Tax to file a protective claim. On August 22, 2012, a Long Island branch of the State Supreme Court ruled that the MTA Payroll Tax is unconstitutional. Though this case is pending appeal and may be reversed, […]
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 […]
Van in New Square Jumps Curb, Injures Children A van traveling through the Village of New Square jumped a curb early Monday evening, and injured five children as they were walking on the sidewalk. According to authorities there were no fatalities. The injured children were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for treatment. In addition, […]
Council Reduces Proposed Increase from 9.2% to 6.2% BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR The Orangetown Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to override the state-imposed limitation of a 2 percent increase in local real property taxes next year. By doing so, Orangetown joins three of its neighbors who have already passed similar resolutions: Clarkstown, Ramapo and […]
Press Release NANUET, NY – In wake of the alleged charges against two Rockland County individuals who staged dog fighting at their homes, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) today renewed his call to strengthen New York State’s laws to further protect endangered animals from being subjected to these violent attacks. “Given the recent incidents involving […]