BY JEFF JACOMOWITZ Photos by Tom McCartin Even the rain and howling winds couldn’t keep 1,500 people from braving the conditions on October 9, and turning an ugly day into a great time. Along with 5K and 10K races around the lake, there were games, inflatables, a pumpkin painting contest, a raffle with top-notch prizes, […]
Habitat for Humanity of Rockland (HFHR) recently held a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the start of a new house at 16 Partition Street in Haverstraw. Habitat for Humanity of Rockland is a group of people committed to eliminating substandard housing conditions in Rockland County. HFHR has previously built seven homes in Rockland County; four in […]
The winds of change continue to blow in Rockland County politics. Longtime Clarkstown Highway Superintendent Wayne Ballard was among the incumbents defeated in last week’s primary election. Political newcomer Frank DiZenzo, a longtime employee at the Highway Department, easily defeated Ballard 65-35 percent in the GOP primary in an election framed by party leaders as […]
Haverstraw explores consolidation of justice system The Town of Haverstraw is currently exploring the option of submitting a $100,000 state funding application in the hopes of improving the efficiency of their justice courts and police department. The funding would allow municipalities to explore the possibility of consolidating the village justice courts in Haverstraw and West […]
Longtime fixture ‘Civile’s on the Hudson’ closed following Hurricane Sandy damage BY JAMES LEGGATE Haverstraw officials are seeking a new restaurateur to take over the former site of Civile’s on the Hudson and are hoping that a successful eatery could draw customers and other new businesses to the village. Tom Civile ran his restaurant for […]
Get fresh produce and support a good cause! Pomona, NY –The Haverstraw Elementary School’s “Kids’ Charity Farm Stand” has moved to the Haverstraw Village Hall, 40 New Main Street, in Haverstraw, and will take place there for the remaining Wednesdays in October from noon – 1 p.m. Come and buy freshly picked vegetables and fruits, […]