MICHAEL RICONDA The Rockland County Legislature met last Wednesday for their regular meeting to discuss the financial situation of the troubled Summit Park Hospital, and several agenda items. The Legislature voted to receive and file a management letter concerning the hospital’s financial situation, written by audit firm KPMG and presented by Edward Lee, a partner […]
The Village of Haverstraw may soon be buying back ownership of the village’s streetlights, according the village trustees and Mayor Michael Kohut at Monday night’s board meeting. The village has been fighting against planned rate hikes by Orange and Rockland Utilities, and as a way out of the hikes the utilities company is offering local […]
BY JAMIE KEMPTON The old Sparkill firehouse on Union Street served for six decades as a bastion of public safety and hub of civic life in this close-knit Orangetown hamlet. Today, as the Union Arts Center, the building is poised to reclaim its role as a focal point and community gathering place for Sparkill’s residents […]
BARRY WARNER The majority of adults In America spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else, making it a prime venue for promoting healthful habits. For many workers, the encouragement of wellness can lead to better physical health, greater job satisfaction, and a more positive mental outlook. In Rockland County many businesses […]
California Based Text Message Scam Put Out of Business Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a settlement last week with Game Theory LLC, a mobile-content corporation based in San Jose, California. The settlement comes following an investigation that revealed the company was sending spam text messages to New Yorkers, and then tricking them into signing […]
The Knickerbocker Fire Engine Company celebrated their 150 years of service on Saturday September 15, 2012 with a commemorative picnic. In attendance were members of the fire company, family members who use to live in Rockland Lake, 300 guests representing the Rockland County Fire Service and elected officials. The highlight of the day was John […]