Stony Point’s budget passed on Monday, November 21 without much debate and only one dissenting vote; Councilman James White. The budget is the same that Supervisor William Sherwood had proposed. The controversy over police staffing will have to be saved for another day, as Sherwood’s budget provides for a 24-man force, as had been the […]
Benefit football tournament marks a decade of giving back in memory of fallen teammate On Friday, November 25, for the tenth time in as many years, a loyal group of friends is expected to take to the gridiron in memory of their friend Brian Casey, who was lost to cancer in 1995. Casey, a […]
Over the past week a large black bear has been sighted in the Monsey/Wesley Hills areas of the town. Town and police officials advise residents to do the following: 1) If you see the bear and/or if it comes onto your property call the Ramapo Police Department (357-2400) or Ramapo Animal Control Officer (Cathy […]
And has great food and coffee too BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM When you step into Bella Rose Cafe on New Main Street in Haverstraw, you step back in time. The beautiful tin molding on the ceiling, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and classic décor will remind many lifelong Haverstraw residents of how things used to […]
North Rockland home improvement contractor convicted of stealing thousands from customer Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe this week announced that Jerry Cioffi (DOB 02/21/69) of 27 Skyline Drive, Thiells, New York was convicted after a jury trial of: One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class “D” Felony Cioffi, a […]
BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM At the North Rockland High School Committee of the Whole meeting (COTW) on Tuesday, discussion of the board’s NRCSD Transformation Plan highlighted the evening. Unfortunately attendees of the meeting found the board’s PowerPoint presentation to be confusing, and the Northern Zone school transition plan, which would help even out populations in […]