Dear Editor, I’m a high school student concerned about the growing presence of litter, particularly plastic waste, in Rockland County. As a Keep Rockland Beautiful litter clean-up volunteer, I can attest to the astounding number of garbage bags filled in a short period containing single-use plastic water bottles, to-go food containers and bags. New […]
The town board of Orangetown met on the evening of January 20th to approve several appointments, plans for funding, and congratulate local youth athletes. Several local officials were appointed or reappointed to their positions on the traffic advisory board, senior citizen advisory committee, as well as the office of emergency management, among other appointments. The […]
The town of Haverstraw’s board met on the evening of January 12th to discuss a range of topics, most notably the effort to restore certain properties owned by the town. Also on the docket were resolutions passed to control nuisance wildlife in Haverstraw parks including geese and woodchucks. A public hearing was held in regards […]
On the morning of Saturday, January 3rd, Americans woke up to the breaking news that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. forces and brought to the United States to face federal drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. The announcement sent shockwaves through political circles worldwide and hit especially close to home in communities […]
The Rockland County Legislature voted Thursday night to fill its leadership positions for 2026, reelecting Jay Hood Jr. to a fifth consecutive term as Chairman. Aney Paul was reelected Vice Chairwoman, and Phil Soskin was named Second Vice Chairman. Democrats reelected Alden H. Wolfe as Majority Leader, while Republicans reelected Lon M. Hofstein as Minority […]
During the annual Town Board reorganization meeting last night Town of Clarkstown officials were sworn in to office at a public ceremony. The following officials took the ceremonial oath of office: Supervisor George Hoehmann, Ward 1 Councilman Jon Valentino, Ward 1 Councilman Mike Graziano, Ward 3 Councilman Don Franchino, Ward 4 Councilman Bob Axelrod, Highway […]