On July 13 at 9 p.m., the Turning Point in Piermont will be hosting world renowned acoustic English guitarist Adrian Legg. The “Genius of Acoustic Wizardry” will be performing in support of his first self-released recording, “Slow Guitar,” that includes fan requests from shows over the past two decades. Legg, a London native, was voted […]
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has awarded a grant to the Town of Ramapo to begin its “GREEN” initiative. The Get Ramapo Energy Efficient Now (GREEN) initiative is a multi-million dollar project that will coordinate energy upgrades on Ramapo’s municipal facilities, and ultimately, invest in solar technology […]
BY SARA GILBERT The Town of Haverstraw board met Monday, June 25 to present three local families with checks from the 3-mile Fun Run and discuss purchases, the town’s audit and residents’ concerns. Once the pledge of allegiance was recited, roll call was taken, and adoption of the June 11 meeting was passed, Supervisor Howard […]
Cigarette wars light up as Philip Morris leads coalition of seven tobacco companies and the NY Association of Convenience Stores in lawsuit against Village of Haverstraw Rockland County Times Earlier this year, the Village of Haverstraw, working with POW’R Against Tobacco, took the unprecedented step of banning retail displays of cigarette products in their stores, […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the New York State Thruway Authority has completed a sale of long-term bonds, raising $1.1 billion for the Authority so it can move forward with capital projects across the state, including the Tappan Zee Bridge. “The Thruway Authority has taken important steps to save costs and put in place […]