OMBUDSMAN’S ALERT: How Do You Protect Your Identity and Money After the Equifax Breach?

OMBUDSMAN’S ALERT: How Do You Protect Your Identity and Money After the Equifax Breach?

BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman This Ombudsman Alert has investigated some of the strategies available to consumers to best protect themselves from the unprecedented Equifax Breach, which involves the potential compromise of the personal data of 143 million consumers, including names, addresses, social security numbers, and birth dates. According to Consumer Reports, “the first, best, […]

County Executive’s Corner: The Mass Transit Dream

County Executive’s Corner: The Mass Transit Dream

  By Rockland County Executive Ed Day When the state started creating plans in 2000 to build a new Tappan Zee Bridge, many of us in Rockland County thought we would finally get the mass transit options that much of the New York metro area already enjoys. In the 17 years that it’s taken to […]

Hometown Happenings: Walk Back in Time at Rockland Lake

Hometown Happenings: Walk Back in Time at Rockland Lake

By Supervisor George Hoehmann This Saturday, I am hosting the annual Supervisor’s Walk at Rockland Lake. Last year, the Town of Clarkstown celebrated their 225th anniversary. As part of the celebratory events, I coordinated a historical walking tour of Rockland Lake, in which over 60 residents attended. Being that it was so popular last year, […]

Integrity in local government and proper supervision of the work force

Integrity in local government and proper supervision of the work force

  To the Editor, Recent allegations against a Clarkstown employee bring to light an array of concerns in local government operations. Beyond the allegations alleged on any one individual possibly conducting personal errands [gym, going home or to a relatives home]. This all being done while operating a marked town vehicle. I have to wonder if […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S CORNER: Sweetening the Sain Deal

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S CORNER: Sweetening the Sain Deal

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Next month marks an anniversary that I can’t believe we are reaching: Two years since I presented to the Legislature a budget that included the sale of the Sain building. The Legislature approved that budget. Yet the Sain building remains unsold despite a willing and well financed buyer who […]