New volunteer firefighters to received background checks for sex crimes

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last week signed legislation to strengthen the vetting process for volunteer firefighter organizations, requiring applicants to submit to a background check for sex offense convictions. “Firefighters are often in a position where they serve and protect vulnerable members of their communities – which is why it is imperative that […]

After three years of eating Cuomo porridge, Rockland County may bring home regional council bacon

After three years of getting nearly shut out of regional grants, County Executive Ed Day this week announced that the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) endorsed five Rockland County projects as regional priorities for Round IV of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Council initiative. Endorsements are not final grants and at least one of the […]

E-CIG SCRUTINIZERS SEEK FURTHER REGULATION

Schneiderman and AGs of 29 states join together in effort to regulate e-cigs Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, together with the attorneys general of Illinois, Indiana, and Massachussetts, co-sponsored a letter submitted to the Food and Drug Administration last week that was signed by 29 state attorneys general. The letter urges the FDA to strengthen […]

LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES LOCAL RELIGIOUS LEADERS

LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES LOCAL RELIGIOUS LEADERS

On behalf of the full Rockland County Legislature, legislators John Murphy (R), Barry Kantrowitz (D) and Alden Wolfe (D) recently presented Reverend Dr. Michael Plunket and Lisa Plunket with Distinguished Service Awards in recognition of their service to others. Dr. Plunket is the Pastor of the Risen King Alliance Church in New City and in […]

County legislature overrides county executive’s veto of charter

BY MICHAEL RICONDA  NEW CITY – The County Legislature voted on Wednesday to override County Executive Ed Day’s veto of their bill approving a referendum of changes to the the county charter, potentially ending a drawn-out conflict between the two branches of government over how much to reform government functions. The legislature narrowly approving the […]

The County Executive’s Corner: A New Day For New Hempstead Road

The County Executive’s Corner: A New Day For New Hempstead Road

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day The drive down New Hempstead Road from the Palisades Parkway to the Allison-Parris County Office Building in New City took less than five minutes this morning. It’s the first time in more than three years this trip hasn’t rattled my car… or, my nerves. Today, I’m pleased to report […]