SUDDENLY 17: Elected officials in Sloatsburg need to learn from history

SUDDENLY 17: Elected officials in Sloatsburg need to learn from history

To the Editor, The Village of Sloatsburg is situated in the Ramapo Pass. This Pass serves as a natural gateway through the Ramapo Mountains to all destinations north. Orange Turnpike [Route 17] was a single lane state road in either direction. Route 17 was so heavily traveled, and known for traffic backing up that the […]

County Executive’s Corner: Danger for All on Over-Crowded Roads

County Executive’s Corner: Danger for All on Over-Crowded Roads

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Another senseless tragedy on the roads in Rockland – this one involving a family out on a shopping errand and a little baby who is now dead. A regular everyday chore turned into tragedy when a careless driver allegedly gave into road rage. We send our condolences to the […]

OMBUDSMAN ALERT, By Dr. Louis Alpert

OMBUDSMAN ALERT, By Dr. Louis Alpert

 SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR ROCKLAND’S NON-DRIVING SENIOR CITIZENS For Rockland’s Senior Citizens who either do not drive or prefer not to drive in traveling to and from their medical appointments, the Rockland Office For the Aging offers two attractive options to enable them to comfortably and economically travel around Rockland County and beyond for these purposes. […]

KLEINER SAYS RETIRING OFFICIAL WILL LEAVE A VOID, BOARD MUST CHOOSE REPLACEMENT WISELY

KLEINER SAYS RETIRING OFFICIAL WILL LEAVE A VOID, BOARD MUST CHOOSE REPLACEMENT WISELY

To the Editor, John Giardiello – longtime head of Orangetown’s Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Enforcement and Administration (OBZPAE) – is retiring in July. Twice in the last several weeks I addressed the town board regarding the importance of filling that upcoming vacancy with someone with impeccable credentials, demonstrated independence from political pressure and a […]