Environment

State Park sites in Rockland shutting down

Friday, February 19, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
State Park sites in Rockland shutting down

New York Parks officials announced that they plan to close 55 parks and historic sites and reduce services at other parks to help shrink the state’s budget deficit. Unfortunately several much needed sites and services in Rockland County and Orangetown will be shuttered as a result. »

The importance of partisan politics at the local level

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
By Cliff Weathers

I often hear that political partisanship has no place in local politics. I'm told that we should chose candidates based on local issues, and not their political affiliation. But the truth is, political divisions are inherent in all political discourse and partisanship at the local level is much better than the alternative. »

NN&V» Tilcon Fined For Polluting Hackensack, Hudson

Friday, September 18, 2009
By admin

Tilcon New York will pay $250,000 penalties and fund another $100,000 in environmental education projects to settle violations of NYS environmental laws. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reached an agreement with the operator of quarries, asphalt plants, recycling plants in the Hudson Valley to settle multiple violations. »

Pascack Brook needs help!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
By Steven White
Pascack Brook needs help!

Today there was a heavy downpour. Once again, the Pascack Brook is loaded with silt. This stuff kills whatever is living in the stream... »

John Hall’s Quiet Accomplishments

Sunday, June 7, 2009
By Gustav Wynn

Without much fanfare, Congressman John Hall has been busy on a host of progressive issues and stepping up to the plate for health care, green technologies, and alternative energy. Here's a rundown of the Congressman's agenda: »

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