FAA Explains Low-Flying Plane in Ramapo

Statement from Jim Peters from FAA A Federal Aviation Administration Challenger CL 60 aircraft flew at low altitudes over Ramapo, NY between 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Wednesday as part of a “flight check” of navigational aids and obstacles on the charted approach to Teterboro Airport. FAA air traffic control was aware of the flight, […]

WAYNE DAY IS HERE – TIME FOR STONY POINTERS TO CELEBRATE

WAYNE DAY IS HERE – TIME FOR STONY POINTERS TO CELEBRATE

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF, CANDIDATE FOR STONY POINT SUPERVISOR The Wayne Day Bazaar-taking place Wednesday through Saturday at Patriot Hills/Letchworth Village-is the biggest annual family fun event of the year in the Town of Stony Point. The festivities will last from 6 – 10 p.m. on today, Thursday and 6 – 11 p.m. on Friday and […]

County Hospital Commissioner suspended with disciplinary charges

Rockland County Health Commissioner Richard Maloney was suspended with pay on Friday, July 5 pending an investigation and possible disciplinary charges. If he is found guilty, Maloney could be reprimanded or terminated. The details of the charges remain vague, except for a statement from Deputy County Executive Terry Grosselfinger that they involve a “personnel matter” […]

Light the Night Kickoff Approaches

Light the Night Kickoff Approaches

WHITE PLAINS, NY –The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter will officially kick off its 2013 Light The Night Walk campaign at the Mid-Hudson Valley Kickoff Party on Sunday, July 28 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Provident Bank Park in Pomona. The event is open to the public, free of charge, and […]

Protest in Spring Valley over new Israeli draft laws

Protest in Spring Valley over new Israeli draft laws

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Spring Valley – Ultra-Orthodox students attending the United Talmudical Academy in Spring Valley gathered on July 10 in a large demonstration to protest recent changes to Israeli law removing armed service exemptions for yeshiva students. Elementary and middle school-aged students assembled in lines, holding signs and banners denouncing the state of Israel […]