The Congressional Dodger

BY MICHAEL HULL FROM THE ROCKLAND VOICE Nita Lowey is dodging an October debate at the Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship Church in New City where WRCR hosted a very successful debate between Ed Day and David Fried during the election for County Executive last year. The Chris Day campaign was contacted two weeks ago by a […]

HI TOR MUSINGS

To the Editor, After greater than two years of a successful capital campaign by Don Franchino and his many volunteers, this BOD determined to over throw his efforts – for what purpose or gain? Were they concerned that a new facility might become a reality or that their positions on the BOD might be threatened? […]

Five Lessons Politicians Should Learn from Derek Jeter

Five Lessons Politicians Should Learn from Derek Jeter

BY THOMAS J. BASILE At the risk of sounding overly sentimental, watching the Yankees captain step up to the plate at his last All-Star Game this week brought tears to my eyes and made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end.  If you are a fan of America’s Pastime, or sports […]

Tuition Free NY is NOT Free

Assembly candidate Rich Cocchiara responds to James Skoufis’ so-called “tuition free” proposal Ask New Yorkers what they regard as the most daunting challenges facing New York and you will invariably hear TAXES and JOBS. Certainly it is a message I hear loud and clear as I campaign for the New York State Assembly. Those living […]

Rembrandts of the Courtroom

Rembrandts of the Courtroom

BY DIANE DIMOND OK, by a show of hands, how many readers have actually sat inside a courtroom and watched a trial? Having been assigned to cover countless high-profile trials over the years, I have to admit I relish it. I love going to courthouses with their stately facades and imposing corridors. And inside it’s […]

Lee Boyd Malvo — An Enterprise From Behind Bars

BY DIANE DIMOND Lee Boyd Malvo, inmate No. 330873, incarcerated at the super-maximum Red Onion State Prison in Virginia has a business plan to make himself some money. He either doesn’t know it is against the law or he doesn’t care. You won’t learn about this story anywhere else. I was only able to piece […]