BY: Keith S. Shikowitz Rockland County’s ongoing dispute with Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. has escalated into legal action, with Rockland Green filing a lawsuit against the nonprofit animal shelter and several of its former leaders. Hi Tor has subsequently filed a countersuit. The Rockland Green vs. Hi Tor lawsuit, which has brought a year-and-a-half-long controversy into the … [Read more...] about Rockland Green Lawsuit Against Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. Moves Forward
Haverstraw Town Board Meeting Highlights Developments with MPACT
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz HAVERSTRAW, NY – The first regular meeting of the Haverstraw Town Board for 2025 commenced with a ceremonial moment as George Coffinas was sworn in as Haverstraw Town Justice. Following this, the board tackled an extensive agenda with 40 items, focusing primarily on key infrastructure and development projects in the … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Town Board Meeting Highlights Developments with MPACT
Blankfest: 28 Years of Bringing Warmth and Hope to the Homeless
By Keith S. Shikowitz Homelessness remains a pressing issue in the United States, where countless individuals face freezing temperatures each winter without adequate shelter or warmth. In response to this crisis, Kenn Rowell, along with friends and supporters, launched Blankfest in 1997, a grassroots initiative providing blankets and other essentials directly to those in … [Read more...] about Blankfest: 28 Years of Bringing Warmth and Hope to the Homeless
LAWLER & WEBER WIN RE-ELECTION
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz, Investigative Reporter By all counts and the opinions of many in the media and politics, the 2024 election was the most consequential election in the nation’s history. According to polls 79% of the electorate felt that the country was going in the wrong direction. This means that control of the Senate, House of Representatives and the Presidency was … [Read more...] about LAWLER & WEBER WIN RE-ELECTION
EPSTEIN AND BRAUNFOTEL BATTLE FOR JUDICIARY SEAT IN CLARKSTOWN
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz, Investigative Reporter Judge Darren Epstein is committed to continuing his work as Clarkstown justice. He is running for re-election this November, driven by what he says, is a genuine commitment to fairness and community service. Epstein, who was appointed to replace former Clarktown Justice David Ascher, faces off against Democrat Keith … [Read more...] about EPSTEIN AND BRAUNFOTEL BATTLE FOR JUDICIARY SEAT IN CLARKSTOWN