Governor signs law banning smoking near playgrounds Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator David Carlucci on July 12 which prohibits smoking on or near public playgrounds where children under twelve are present. “New York State must take the lead when it comes to promoting health and wellness, and I […]
Not only is Kahr Firearms Group fleeing Rockland County, NY to friendlier pastures in Pennsylvania, they are taking a major corporate expansion and the jobs that will produce with them. Earlier this month Kahr had cited the sudden enactment of the NY SAFE Act, without so much as debate and consideration of opposing points of […]
NYSED Commissioner Dr. John B. King, Jr. annuls lease of Hillcrest Elementary School to Congregation Yeshiva Avir Yakov of New Square New York State Education Commissioner King has upheld a petition filed by Robert Forrest in September of 2011 against the East Ramapo school district. Commissioner King annulled the lease of Hillcrest Elementary School to Congregation […]
Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Mehu graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Mehu is the son of Maud and […]
At 10 a.m. tomorrow a news conference is scheduled in which a videotape of GOP Legislator Frank Sparaco being offered a bribe by Democrats is said to be revealed. Stay tuned!
Law firm will be replaced, but underlying conflicts remain BY CHERYL SLAVIN Over 100 parents, students and community members rallied outside the offices of the East Ramapo School Central School District Tuesday night to demand the ouster of the school board’s law firm, Minerva & D’Agostino, and the intervention of the State Department of Education. […]