PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.

Unsung Hero: Don Arterburn, Volunteer Fire Department Technical Rescue Team Chief

Unsung Hero: Don Arterburn, Volunteer Fire Department Technical Rescue Team Chief

BY BARRY WARNER Emergencies that require the dispatch of the Rockland County Fire Department Technical Rescue Team (TRT) pose the highest safety risks for the victims and firefighters. The TRT is responsible for safely performing rescues and saving lives in difficult and dangerous locations. These responses represent high-risk incidents that require specialized equipment and training. […]

Carlucci Calls on Governor to Sign Financial Literacy Bill

Carlucci Calls on Governor to Sign Financial Literacy Bill

PRESS RELEASE FROM OFFICE OF SENATOR CARLUCCI Senator David Carlucci this week called on Governor Cuomo to sign S.1170-A into law. The bill, sponsored by Carlucci and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, allows qualifying women in public assistance employment programs to seek participation in financial literacy and personal finance courses. Participating in such classes will build awareness of […]

County Executive’s Corner: Being Prepared Before Disaster Strikes

County Executive’s Corner: Being Prepared Before Disaster Strikes

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Many of us have been mesmerized over the past week or two by images of swirling clouds and epic floods as our nation took a pounding by back to back hurricanes with a third in the offing. But while hurricanes and other natural disasters inflict suffering and destruction, they […]

Sports Spotlight 9/7/17

Sports Spotlight 9/7/17

Red Raiders hope to gain ground despite challenges The North Rockland High School football team, which is down a coach but not down on itself, is hoping that its second-half showing against Clarkstown North in a season-opening setback on the road will carry over into Saturday’s home opener against Scarsdale, which began its season in […]

TIMELINES 9/7/7

TIMELINES 9/7/7

Dwindling Upstate Workforce A Labor Day report from state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said the workforce is at its highest since before the Great Recession. However, the growth is only happening in New York City and Long Island. Furthermore, New York’s work force is older and growing at a slower rate than the rest of […]