Letter to the Editor: GROMACK’S TRUE COLORS

To the Editor, I always knew that Alex Gromack, our esteemed Clarkstown supervisor, would show his true colors. He crows how Ilan Schoenberger is his selection for county executive, because he “yearns for leadership in New City that will bridge the divide between county and town government.” Were it not so sad it would be […]

Arrest made for assault on a police officer

Arrest made for assault on a police officer

On June 24, 2013 at approximately 3:40 p.m. the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the fourth floor of the Palisades Center Mall for a report of a fight between two parties. Upon arrival, a uniformed officer attempted to speak with one of the parties involved in the altercation, Rashaun Steward, 27, from Bronx, NY, who […]

Bloomberg “tops off” new datacenter

Bloomberg “tops off” new datacenter

BY KATHY KAHN For The Rockland Times Putting the last beam on the new 130,000 square foot datacenter Bloomberg LP is building in the town of Orangeburg is “the beginning of what we predict will be a boom in high-tech business for the town,” said Orangetown supervisor Andy Stewart. Bloomberg LP’s “topping off” ceremony—complete with […]

Plans move forward for new Nanuet Firehouse

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Nanuet – The Nanuet Fire District presented a detailed proposal of their new firehouse at a June 20 community meeting, showcasing plans to replace their current location at 7 Prospect Street with a structurally up-to-date, spacious building. Nanuet Fire District Chairman Harold Straut explained the plan is based on a set of […]

An Icon’s Beginnings

An Icon’s Beginnings

By Vincent Abbatecola Lately, outside of the Batman films, DC Comics hasn’t had the success that Marvel has had in making favorable adaptations of their superheroes for the big screen. Its attempt two years ago with “Green Lantern” had the movie turn out to have a more childish and humorous tone than it should have. […]