Rockland’s share of pork
As usual, the Assembly Democrats got more money to spend on pet projects this year—commonly referred to as “pork,” but Republicans got more this year than last. About $2 million to be exact. For more...
View ArticleGrowth in Ramapo
The Route 306 corridor from Monsey to Route 202 has been drawing quite a bit of attention from developers lately. A 700-plus student yeshiva is planned at the Grandview Avenue intersection, about a...
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No truth to Karben rumor
I’ve been hearing it from both sides of the political aisle  former Assemblyman Ryan Karben want his old County Legislature seat back. But Karben said today that’s not true. Actually, he’s...
View ArticleRockland Week In Review Jan. 18, 2008
Staff writer Christina Jeng was tied up this week, so her colleague and fellow blogger, Sarah Netter, stepped up to bring you the Week in Review podcast. Download: And, as usual, here are links to the...
View ArticleRockland Week In Review Feb. 15, 2008
Download: Links to related articles: 25 years in Sloatsburg courtroom shooting Torah saved, but fire badly damages Orthodox Jewish day school in Ramapo Local soldiers prepare for Iraq deployment...
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Chometz burning
The annual community-wide chometz burning will take place from 6:30 to 11:47 a.m. Friday, April 18, according to the Chabad of Greater Monsey blog. For the uninitiated, chometz (also spelled chametz)...
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Unbearable experience
Here are a few more pictures of the bear sighting and subsequent spectacle in Monsey yesterday. Here’s the story. Another bear shot: Crowd shots:
View ArticleRockland Week in Review, June 6, 2008
Hey folks, here’s the latest Week in Review installment. Podcast file: Flash video: Links to related articles: Region’s residents react to Obama’s apparent securing of nomination 51 in Rockland...
View ArticleRamapo Planning is a busy board
The Ramapo Planning Board on July 15 will be reviewing proposed subdivisions, rabbis residences and houses of worship. The meeting begins at 8:15 p.m. in Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Airmont. Among the...
View ArticleSt. Lawrence to apologize to Ramapo officer
Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence will look to mend splintered fences with his police department tomorrow night by publicly taking back his criticism of Police Officer Jonathan Quinn. St....
View ArticleRockland Week in Review, Aug. 15, 2008
Strange accidents, education assessments, police indictments AND MORE in this Week in Review. Watch … if you dare. Podcast file: Flash video: Links to related articles: Ramapo fires cop accused of sex...
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