To the Editor, A group of concerned constituents announced the creation of an innovative movement called Haitian American Political Alliance For Change, HAPAC. The mission of HAPAC is to establish a growing Haitian American voting bloc throughout Rockland County and show our presence and participation in all political activities that might be of help to […]
BY GEOFF FINN On behalf of the Stony Point Town Board and Planning Board, I strongly encourage all members of the public to attend this Thursday night’s public informational meeting about New Planet Sustainable Fuels’ proposed waste to renewable biofuel facility. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. In order to accommodate the large crowds, […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature opened the new year with the swearing in its newest member and appointing members for various leadership posts. New City Republican Lon Hofstein was sworn in by Judge Scott Ugell, replacing Democrat Barry Kantrowitz. Kantrowitz was appointed by the Legislature to replace Ed Day, who […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – With the exile of Legislator Joseph Meyers from the Democratic Party caucus and his decision to form his own, the Rockland County Legislature looks to be a bit more divided in 2015. Meyers, who was ousted from his caucus just before the new year for what fellow members claim […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA As 2014 draws to a close, the State Legislature in Albany already has a full agenda of major issues to tackle in the coming year ranging from the state budget to reform of public education, police, and civil rights for undocumented immigrants and LGBT New Yorkers. The budget is likely to have […]