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A-Sleaze-blymen

Cuomo finally blows his lid at behavior of lawmakers In the past two weeks, two more sexual harassment scandals involving Democratic NYS Assemblymen have come to light, finally prompting a scathing response from Governor Andrew Cuomo. A total of four women have filed a notice of claim against married 60-year-old Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak (D-Cheektowaga), claiming […]

ADOPT TRON

ADOPT TRON

Meet Tron, Hi-Tor Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week. Tron is a 3-year-old male terrier who loves people. Visitors have had so much fun playing ball in the lobby with this medium-sized guy. The rain does not dampen his spirits. He loves attention and going out for a walk. Tron came back from a recent […]

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST MANHATTAN DAY TRIP

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST MANHATTAN DAY TRIP

The Historical Society of Rockland County continues its popular series of bus trips on Saturday, February 1, 2014, with a day trip to tour the New-York Historical Society in Manhattan. Guests will enjoy a private guided tour of the NYHS’s current exhibit, “The Armory Show at 100: Art and Revolution,” featuring artworks by Duchamp, Matisse, […]

Edison’s Invention Officially Phased Out by Congress

Edison’s Invention Officially Phased Out by Congress

A new year brings new hopes, new dreams and new rules and regulations. The incandescent light bulb, first invented by Thomas Edison over a century ago, has officially seen the end of its long run, as new regulations implemented by Congress phase out the manufacture and import of the popular item. The regulations were imposed […]

RECORD RLUPIA SETTLEMENT IN WESTCHESTER

Warning to Rockland County municipalities: Tread carefully when challenging RLUPIA, the Clinton-era law that grants broad protections to constitutions by the religious groups. The Town of Greenburgh, NY, has agreed to pay $6.5 million to the Fortress Bible Church to end a 10-year litigation. The settlement follows a 206-page US District Court decision, which was […]