TIMELINES 12/27

Savino Reappointed as Clarkstown Tax Attorney Bronx Republican party chairman, Jay Savino, has been rehired to handle Clarkstown tax certioraris. The Clarkstown Town Board voted unanimously, though not all residents are on board with the appointment. Savino was hired in January in a 4-1 vote by the board. The work he was hired to do […]

One House Lost, Effort Switches to Save 2nd

BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES  “Teaberry Port” Demolished, Historians Eye Saving Vanderbilt House Historians lost one historic house in Rockland County last week when the 240-year-old “Teaberry Port” was demolished, but they are now turning their attention toward saving the also threatened Vanderbilt House a few blocks away. Both early Dutch sandstone […]

ED DAY’S PLATFORM

ED DAY’S PLATFORM

During his recent fundraiser County Legislator Ed Day, the GOP’s current lead candidate for the 2013 county executive race, offered some precepts and plans that people could expect as part of his administration. Day said if elected he would: · Immediately implement a complete zero based budget · Formulate an immediate plan of action designed […]

We Need to Shift Thinking on Mass Murder Sprees

BY DIANE DIMOND In a study just presented to Congress, the Congressional Research Service concludes, “The estimated total number of firearms available to civilians in the United States (is) approximately 310 million: 114 million handguns, 110 million rifles and 86 million shotguns.” Think about that. That translates to about one firearm for every man, woman […]

PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

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.