BY MARIA MIRAJAK BROWNSELL On June 19 at Clarkstown’s Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Alexander Gromack opened up the floor discussing Rockland County’s financial dilemma and how it affects Clarkstown residents. The county is increasing property tax by 32 percent and making the towns responsible for paying for county costs such as the board of elections, […]
District Attorney Zugibe arrests seven for welfare fraud cases that cost the taxpayers over $300K. As the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office continues its effort to crack down on social services abuse, DA Thomas P. Zugibe announced yesterday the filing of criminal charges against seven individuals on grand larceny, welfare fraud and other charges. The […]
Friday, June 29: Location: Bear Mountain State Park Time: 5-10 p.m. Description: Music by Party Time Productions, children’s bounce house, concession stands, merchandise for sale, Merry-Go-Round, and more. Alcoholic beverages and personal pyrotechnics are not permitted. Parking lot will fill quickly; arrive early. Cost: $8 per car. For more information, call 845-786-2701 ext. 242. Tuesday, […]
Rockland County Times Publisher Emeritus Armand Miele made a rare public appearance this evening at the Grolier Club in New York City, to accept an honorable mention in autobiography for “Born Minus: From Shoeshine Boy to News Publisher, An Italian-American Journey” at the Beach Book Festival. The Beach Book Festival is a summertime ancillary to […]
But bullpen woes deepen with Francisco on DL BY JOE RINI When Mets infielder Justin Turner singled in two runs with two outs in the first inning of Friday’s 6 to 4 victory over the Yankees, it continued a trend that has helped fuel the Mets rise from preseason pessimism to midseason contention. Clutch hitting […]
BY BARRY WARNER Last Thursday, the 109th commencement exercises of Tappan Zee High School occurred for 275 graduates During a beautiful summer evening on the athletic field, in front of hundreds of families and friends, the formal ceremony was held. Student achievements were recognized by school officials and diplomas were awarded. Speakers reflected on what […]