GARNERVILLE — Voters on Thursday approved a $5.2 million budget for the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library for 2012-13. The unofficial vote was 122-61. Under the spending plan, property owners in the Haverstraw library district will pay $6 to $10 more a year in taxes. Two incumbent library trustees, Richard… Read More →
Graduates toss their caps in the air after graduation at the United States Military Academy at West Point. See more photos of graduation at West Point
Albertus Magnus shortstop Sara Chivelly tags Pleasantville baserunner Nicole Gagliardi and throws Alicia Marino out at first for a double-play to end the fifth inning during the softball Class B first round playoff game at Pleasantville High School on May 25, 2012. Albertus Magnus beat Pleasantville 6-1. ( Xavier… Read More →
Pearl River’s Rich Masley avoids the tag of Byram Hills’ Jack Hathaway at second base during a Class A first-round baseball playoff game at Pearl River. Byram Hills won 4-1. See more photos of Byram Hills at Pearl River baseball
Reuters reported today that Westchester County’s enviable AAA credit rating is due to its higher and more secure property tax revenue. Rockland County, on the other hand, which is going through a drastic fiscal realignment, relies more on sales taxes. Nassau and Suffolk rely similarly on sales taxes, which are… Read More →
Keeping kids from drinking and driving – and keeping them alive – was the theme of play performed this morning by seniors for their fellow graduating classmates at Spring Valley High School. The play – written by Ramapo Police Officer Dennis Procter – was about a mock trial for a… Read More →
A group of first responders from Rockland, including those people who rushed to the West Haverstraw natural gas explosion site on Jan. 16, were recognized for their sacrifice, contribution and dedication to public service with a special congressional commendation. U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth presented the commendation on Tuesday at the… Read More →
Is your commute killing you? Reporter Theresa Juva asks that question on her blog, Commuter Life, today after reporting on a study that links poor health to long drives to work. By the time you finish your final meal of the day, there is no time to do much else…. Read More →
The Find and Assist Veterans of Rockland Program, known as FAVOR, got some new support from a local business that is offering a new discount to county veterans. The details are in this news release from Rockland County (verbatim): Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef and County Clerk Paul Piperato… Read More →
Clarence J. Sundram, the governor’s special adviser on vulnerable persons, appears in an Editorial Spotlight interview at 2 p.m. Tuesday on LoHud.com. He will discuss the administration’s proposed Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. To submit a question or comment beforehand, email adelgado@lohud.com or tweet @lohudopinion…. Read More →
