Why should we protect the US Constitution? Here is why; every statesmen or soldier being sworn-in recite the Oath of Office, which affirms that they will; …”preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic…” For those of us who never gave it a moment’s second thought because […]
Rockland County Times Staff Editorial The 2012 baseball season is just getting started and it seems that every year on Opening Day there’s a special feeling in the air. It’s not like any sport or game. There’s something about baseball that’s different. It’s the smell of the grass, it’s the memories of playing catch with […]
In recent months there has been substantial discussion about some aspects of the Tappan Zee Bridge plan: mass transit on the bridge, the possibility of having a Tappanbridge park, and train station at the bridge are some issues that have received some attention. There is another issue that deserves more public discussion and attention: how […]
Product vs. Process BY CHRIS HANLY Investment Consultant, Gary Goldberg Financial Services As the first quarter of 2012 comes to a close, I’ve been meeting with clients regularly to review their portfolios and discuss our results. Needless to say, there’s been a fair amount of smiling and sincere thanks. While we will certainly pat ourselves […]
BY PUBLISHER EMERITUS ARMAND MIELE Small businesses and stores in Rockland County are struggling to pay their bills. We customers should never forget this. We should do all we can to patronize local businesses, because they are the backbone of our community. Mom and Pop, and all small business owners, put in long hours, always […]
Dear Editor, The Town Board of Orangetown held a Workshop Meeting on March 22, 2012 to generate public comment on the future of the Rockland Psychiatric Center and the adjacent Broadacresgolf course. I addressed the meeting and expressed my opinion that Broadacres was not the prime issue. The key issue is that the Town needs […]