Despite Discontent, County Legislature Approves Outside Legal Aid for Dispute

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – Amid debate, the Rockland County Legislature’s Planning & Public Works and Budget & Finance committees approved an extension of their agreement with the law firm of Harris Beach, PLLC to continue litigation stemming from a particularly difficult lawsuit filed against the county by West Gate Landscaping, Inc. The suit, […]

STAVISKY TO BE HIRED AS BOARD OF ELECTIONS COMMISSIONER

STAVISKY TO BE HIRED AS BOARD OF ELECTIONS COMMISSIONER

The Rockland County Democratic Committee has appointed their chairwoman Kristen Stavisky to the position of Commissioner of Board of Elections. The move awaits final approval by the County Legislature. Under state law, each major party has one commissioner in each county, and they are to act as a check and balance to each other. The […]

WHAT WILL LACORTE’S KARBEN FOOTPRINT BE?

WHAT WILL LACORTE’S KARBEN FOOTPRINT BE?

Former Assemblyman Ryan Karben continues to stay in the political mix in Rockland County, even after leaving any official capacity in the public sector. Karben has been used recently as a consultant for some Democratic  campaigns, as he’s considered by many to be a whiz in the arena of politics and public relations. He is, […]

LaCorte Announces He’s Running for CE, Harry Baker is 50/50

LaCorte Announces He’s Running for CE, Harry Baker is 50/50

  A new candidate has entered the 2013 County Executive race; Suffern Mayor Dagan LaCorte, Democrat. LaCorte has been mayor of the village since 2010. He claims if elected he will reduce departments and boards by 25 percent, increase funding to Rockland Community College and eliminate earmark spending. Former New City Jewish Center president Harry […]

Change is Coming to the Republican Party

Statement from the Republican Liberty Caucus   WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks made at a post-election event for members, Republican Liberty Caucus National Chairman Dave Nalle observed that “If you nominate a candidate who has a position to please every constituency you run the risk that voters will decide that this is the same thing […]

Election 2012 Live Blog

Hello readers! Below you’ll find our live blog for Election Day 2012 with all the latest information. Keep it here for up to the minute information from our news team. Also feel free to leave a comment that you voted. Enjoy and may the best candidate win!