Timelines: June 14, 2012

Timelines: June 14, 2012

Funeral for Judge Edelstein Retired Judge Harry Edelstein, who served as a Rockland County Court Judge and Clarkstown justice for more than three decades, died Saturday, June 9. He was 87. The funeral was at 11 a.m. on Monday at the New City Jewish Center. Shivah, a Jewish period of mourning, will be held at […]

Veterans Honored in New City Parade

Veterans Honored in New City Parade

Did you thank a veteran this weekend? BY DIANA BIERMAN On the sunny, cloudless morning of May 28, Rockland County residents and others lined Main Street in New City waving flags and cheering various groups, organizations, and veterans who marched in the annual Memorial Day parade in support of our troops. The 63rd annual parade, […]

Clarkstown Taxpayer Group Member Says PBA Contract Process was “Corrupt”

Once again political corruption has reared its ugly head in the kingdom of Clarkstown. Our king and his clones, Supervisor Gromack and the board, continue to undermine and violate the open meetings law, adding numerous resolutions to the agenda at the last minute intending to purposely hide their unethical behavior from public scrutiny. One of […]

110K in state grants for local libraries

New City Free Library and the Valley Cottage Free Library will receive over $100,000 in public library construction grant funding. The grants will allow the libraries to make renovations, giving them the opportunity to enhance and develop their facilities. The New City Free Library will receive $67,000 for renovations to the audio/visual area, allowing all […]

Bonnie and Old Clyde

Bonnie and Old Clyde

They are lovers of larceny but there is no evidence this wannabe Bonnie and Old Clyde duo are anything more than “friends.” On April 27, 25-year-old Jessica Rodriguez of 406 Call Hollow Rd. in Stony Point and her pal, 55-year-old Jeffrey T. Feuerstack, of 1 Squadron Blvd. in New City, were busted by Stony Point […]

Beltone Comes to Rockland, Hearing Impaired Will Benefit

Beltone Comes to Rockland, Hearing Impaired Will Benefit

The Beltone Hearing Care Center in New City opened its doors recently in a large grand opening ceremony, drawing in local officials and residents. Belltone is noted for having the latest in digital hearing aid technology available to its patients, including its “True” devices. These virtually invisible hearing aids are bluetooth compatible and can wirelessly […]