Rockland veteran receives medal decades after service

Rockland veteran receives medal decades after service

BY MICHAEL RICONDA MONSEY – A 99-year-old Rockland County veteran waited 68 years for a medal due to him for his service in World War II. On September 2, the medal finally reached the deserving vet. Joined by his daughter Karen Schulman and grandson Brad, the Bayone, New Jersey native Abe Pechansky had the Good […]

Green Dot Money Scam Thwarted

Employees at CVS helped break up a “Green Dot” money scam last Friday, Clarkstown Police (CPD) reports. CPD says that on August 29 a 57-year-old female from Valley Cottage almost got scammed for more than $2,500 in cash, after the victim received a phone message from someone who identified themselves as an agent with the […]

Groundbreaking today for new Haverstraw fields

A groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of the Town of Haverstraw 25 acre recreational fields at the former Helen Hayes property will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. Those planning to join Supervisor Howard Phillips and the Haverstraw Town Board at the groundbreaking include representatives from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Office, Senator William Larkin, […]

NEWS FLASH 9/4/14

Primary season winds down This year’s political primary season is coming to a head next Tuesday, September 9 and features some intriguing and unlikely races. The most interesting, at least for those who follow inside politics, is the GOP Committee race in the Town of Clarkstown. Legislator Frank Sparaco and County Executive Ed Day are unofficially […]