Orangetown
Maddow, Olbermann coming to FIOS in Rockland
MSNBC and it's popular political programs such as The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, and Countdown, are coming to Verizon's FIOS service in Rockland County. This is big news for progressives and liberals in the area. FIOS subscribers have either have had to go without the popular news channel, or those wanting to subscribe... »
Harold Ford, Jr. vs. the facts
Harold Ford, Jr. might be running for the Senate, but he's also running from the facts. Ford has been unapologetically against women's reproductive rights in the past as well as being with the far-right on many other issues. »
South Nyack Democratic Caucus Meeting, Jan. 24
The South Nyack Democratic Caucus will meet at 3p on Sunday, January 24 at South Nyack Village Hall for the purpose of nominating candidates for office in the South Nyack election to be held on Tuesday, March 16. All residents of the Village of South Nyack who are registered Democrats are encouraged to attend.... »
An ideal town supervisor candidate
Suzanne Barclay is an uniquely qualified individual for the job she's campaining for, Orangetown Supervisor. Her opponent leaves a lot to be desired. Read why Orangetown residents should elect Suzanne on November 3. »
The importance of partisan politics at the local level
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. »
Pete Seeger made magic at our health care rally
It was a beautiful day and evening to rally for health care reform and there was no better place to do it than in Nyack's Memorial Park. More than 700 people attended the rally and we had many great speakers and musical acts. But Pete Seeger helped make our rally into a once-in-a-lifetime event.... »
More pushback on “Workforce Housing”
Another writer to the Journal News bashed Thom Kleiner for promoting the "Workforce Housing" Bill. by connecting subsidized housing with increased taxes and excessive tax-exempt Ramapo properties. The truth is that the bill was a "poison pill" presented by the Working Families Party which is opposing Kleiner with a placeholder candidate. »
“Deathers” try to disrupt OFA meeting in Pearl River
About a dozen conservative agitators, sent by insurance lobbying groups, tried to disrupt and Organizing for America meeting held in support of health care. Despite their shouting and menacing behavior, the agitators failed and the health-care reform supporters were able to rally around this issue. »
Get your petitions here!
We've got two petitions uploaded. They are for Thom Kleiner (County Executive)/Paul Piperato (County Clerk) and for the offices of Town Supervisor, Town Justice, Receiver of Taxes, and Trustees in Orangetown. »
Barclay gets nod after Maturo bows out
A large group of Orangetown Democratic Committee members went into last night's meeting at the Pearl River Library thinking that there would be a close endorsement vote between Suzanne Barclay and Michael Maturo. And most everyone was surprised at how the matter was resolved. »









