To the Editor, This is a bad bill for the people of Rockland County. Substantive changes to the Charter were promised by the Legislature, but the final product remains weak on ethical standards and comprehensive oversight. As I made clear, I will not approve this local law without term limits, an enhanced “two hat” rule […]
The East Ramapo Central School District confirmed last week that they have finalized a deal to sell Colton Elementary School in New Hempstead to two separate yeshivas, netting about $5.1 million in the process. The property was sold to the Monsey-based Bais Malka Congregation and the Brooklyn-based Hebrew Academy for Special Children, both of whom […]
President Barack Obama once again confused Americans when he offered a proclamation on the Muslim holiday Eud-al-Fitr crediting Muslims with helping to build “the very fabric of our nation.” The statement came off strangely to many given the fact that the country has not had a very large contingent of Muslims at any point in […]
The Clarkstown Stars won the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) North Atlantic Super Regional Tournament against teams from Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. The Tournament took place from July 24 to 27 in Tuxedo, NY. The teams attending the Regionals qualified by playing in district tournaments. The Stars finished 4-1 in the tournament. In […]
The Southern Hudson Valley Youth Symphony has announced that online registration is now available for its Advanced Full Orchestra. Students from Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties are eligible to participate. Requirements involve auditions through the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). Scores of 98 or higher on Level V solos, or scores of […]
Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) will be continuing his “Skoufis on Your Street” events in Stony Point – a series of meet and greets that will be hosted around the district to give local residents an opportunity to interact with Assemblyman Skoufis and obtain information. The Stony Point meet and greet will be Thursday, August 7, […]