Tappan Zee Bridge expected to see lane closures throughout week

Lane closures are expected on the Tappan Zee Bridge throughout this week as construction crews continue to lay down permanent, foundation tiles and work on the foundation of the main span. As construction crews move outward from the Rockland and Westchester sides of the bridge, the southbound right lane of I-87/I-287 will be closed on […]

Dem sources: Party is in discussions with potential primary candidates to challenge Carlucci

Sources within the Rockland County Democratic Committee have told the Rockland County Times that the party is seeking a primary candidate to challenge incumbent Democrat State Senator David Carlucci. A source said that Democrats are in a serious conversation with a “heavy hitter” with “substantial credentials,” as well as one other possible choice. No decisions […]

DJ Dave Herman dies in jail before trial; had faced child sex charges

DAILY NEWS Formerly legendary New York DJ Dave Herman died behind bars Wednesday while awaiting federal trial on charges of trying to seduce a 6-year-old girl. The 78-year-old ex-WNEW-FM morning man apparently suffered a fatal aneurysm inside the Essex County Jail in Newark, according to his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dj-dave-herman-78-dies-federal-custody-article-1.1810406#ixzz33HK9mygj  

Political Shocker: Senator David Carlucci NOT endorsed for reelection by the Rockland County Democratic Committee

The Rockland County Democratic Committee has not endorsed and will not actively support David Carlucci’s 2014 campaign for state Senate, the Rockland County Times has learned. The decision was made due to his continuing alliance with Albany Republicans, party officials told the newspaper. The party is reportedly seeking a qualified primary candidate at this time. […]