The County Executive’s Corner: Making Sure the New NY Bridge Works

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I was encouraged to learn of a recent state initiated meeting between Acting Thruway Executive Director Robert Megna, Deputy Director of State Operations for Programs Joseph Rabito and Village of South Nyack Mayor Bonnie Christian regarding the access point to a bicycle and walking path coming with the new Tappan […]

POTHOLES CAUSE ROCKLAND MAN TO LAMENT

To the editor, Once upon a time, in a land far away, the populace was told that the tax of gas would go to maintain the highways. As this is obviously not the case any longer, then the taxes on gas should be eliminated. Moreover, since it is no longer the responsibility of the government […]

GROMACK WARNS OF PALISADES MALL HAZARD

To the Editor, As you know, the Town of Clarkstown has voiced its concerns regarding the railings and the safety of our residents and visitors at the Palisades Center Mall.  It has come to our attention that there are people moving chairs and couches closer to the railings to watch participants on the Adventure Climbing course. While […]

Applying Newton’s First Law of Motion to Politics

BY DIANE DIMOND Bravo and Hooray! We the American people have officially identified what’s wrong with this country. For four straight months now, the Gallup organization’s poll question, “What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today?” has gotten the same answer. Respondents have concluded that it is (can I get […]

NEW YORK IS COMPASSIONATE

To the Editor, New York state, though not perfect, is the most compassionate state in the union.  Now I believe it is time for our state legislators to show compassion to brothers and sisters who are separated by adoption. Our state legislators should show compassion to families who are separated by adoption by passing the […]