Discussion on Emergency Communications to be Held in Rockland

In response a number of complaints about, and observations of, communication with citizens during times of emergency, Rockland County Legislator Ed Day (New City-Pomona) told the Rockland County Times he has requested a detailed review and assessment of both policy and methodology of the emergency communications system here in Rockland County. “To be blunt, Superstorm […]

Vanderhoef Gives 20th and Final State of the County Address

Vanderhoef Gives 20th and Final State of the County Address

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef issued his final State of the County speech at the Rockland County Legislature’s meeting on March 5, taking aim at budget and financial challenges and the county’s experiences with Hurricane Sandy. Vanderhoef, who is currently serving his final term, spent a significant amount of time discussing […]

Schoenberger Statement on Legislature Resize Proposal

COMMENTS BY ILAN SCHOENBERGER WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE ROCKLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE I was a member of the Legislature when we redistricted County government to go from a legislature elected town-wide to single member districts. At that time I voted to support reduction of the Legislature from 21 members […]

Let the dogs be heard! Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski passes bill to ban barbaric “devocalization” of pets

PRESS RELEASE Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) announced that his bill to restrict surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats passed the Assembly (A.1204). The legislation would allow the procedure only in cases where it is deemed medically necessary to treat or relieve a physical injury or illness. “This is a cruel and inhumane procedure […]

Carlucci backs anti-frack legislation

PRESS RELEASE ALBANY, NY –  Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) today introduced legislation in the State Senate that would suspend hydrofracking in New York State for a period of 24 months to accommodate three ongoing and major public health studies.  The proposal would require the Commissioner of Health to take these outside, independent studies into consideration.  […]

Dutchess to Debate SAFE Act Repeal Resolution

The County of Dutchess is debating whether to join the still growing list of counties and municipalities who formally are seeking repeal of most of the NY SAFE Act gun control bill. See the text of the proposed resolution here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/128420888/Dutchess-Legislature-Safe-Act-Resolution Last Thursday over 10,000 persons gathered in Albany to demand the repeal of the bill […]