SUFFERN, NY - The East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) in Rockland County is at the center of controversy following the revelation of a $30 million budget surplus. The unexpected financial turnaround was disclosed by external auditors at a school board meeting, countering previous claims of a $20 million deficit and sparking demands for accountability. State Senator … [Read more...] about $30 Million Surplus Discovered in East Ramapo Central School District Raises Accountability Questions
$30 Million Surplus Discovered in East Ramapo Central School District Raises Accountability Questions
MTA Approves Governor Kathy Hochul’s $9 Congestion Pricing Plan Amid Rockland Commuter Objections
NYACK, NY - The NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has approved New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to implement congestion pricing in Manhattan, marking the first such initiative in the United States. Scheduled to take effect on January 5, the plan introduces a $9 daytime toll for passenger vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, with the aim of … [Read more...] about MTA Approves Governor Kathy Hochul’s $9 Congestion Pricing Plan Amid Rockland Commuter Objections
Loretta “Casey” Maloney
Loretta “Casey” Maloney, 85, of Tappan, NY, passed awaypeacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Bronx, NY, on November 18, 1938, Loretta graduated from Stella Maris High School in Rockaway, NY, and Fordham University College of Pharmacy, distinguishing herself as one of only a few women in her graduating class. Her notedcareer … [Read more...] about Loretta “Casey” Maloney
Frederick M. Hoehn
Frederick M. Hoehn, 76, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Emilia “Amy” Hoehn. Loving father of Christopher and his wife Victoria and Jennifer. Proud grandfather of Ella, Chloe and Oliver. Dear brother of Carol Rumak and husband Peter and the late George Hoehn. Dear brother-in-law to Karen Perrucci […] The post Frederick M. Hoehn … [Read more...] about Frederick M. Hoehn
Rockland Bids Farewell to Fallen NYS Parks and Community Hero, Dariel Vasquez
Note: This is an ongoing story. Additional information will be added to this post over the course of Monday 11/18/2024. HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A somber gathering took place at St. Peter’s Church on Monday as family, friends, coworkers, classmates, teammates and community members bid farewell to Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who lost his life battling … [Read more...] about Rockland Bids Farewell to Fallen NYS Parks and Community Hero, Dariel Vasquez