The most heavily damaged areas were Valley Cottage and Congers.
Part II: This post looks at Ballard's explanations on Sparaco's performance so far in the position
Part I: This post looks at Ballard's explanations on why the position was needed, how he came to his decision with choosing Sparaco. Check back with Patch for Part II tomorrow
No nighttime work is scheduled during the holiday week. There will be no bridge work on Christmas.
FEMA has identified rentals in the affected areas and is providing information on available rental resources to survivors. FEMA is providing financial assistance for rent and home repairs to eligible applicants through our Individual Assistance program.
Tappan Zee Constructors is awarded contract; the selected bridge design has a construction time of five years, is mass transit ready and meets environmental standards.
The deadline for Hurricane Sandy survivors in 13 designated counties to register for FEMA individual assistance has been extended to Jan. 28, 2013
What are your land use ideas for these Rockland sites? Rockland Psychiatric Center, Nanuet Education Resource Center, Former St. Agatha Gym property, Abandoned Huffman Koos, West Nyack Rd, German Masonic Home, Rt 59 Drive-in
Students from Nanuet, Clarkstown South, Tappan Zee and Spring Valley high schools prepared six different local projects that they presented and discussed with the community leaders who acted as mentors
Students from Clarkstown North and South and Nanuet high schools completed 10-week program
The original deadline was Dec. 1, which was extended to Dec. 31. However, FEMA has further extended the deadline to Jan. 28 for residents to register for assistance
The Thruway Authority announced the task force on Friday. It includes Senator David Carlucci, Legislator Harriet Cornell, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, Nyack Mayor Jen White, Nyack Chamber's Scott Baird and many more
So far in Rockland, 2,981 have been registered with FEMA and 291 have visited the DRCs. Below are more "FEMA by the Numbers." FEMA’s Frequently Asked Questions and safety tips are attached to this post as PDFs
Deadline to apply is Dec. 31. The Rockland DRC will closing at Provident Bank Park Friday, but FEMA reps will be at the Fire Training Center in Pomona until Dec. 31. A local hire program will also get locals FEMA jobs
SBA deadline for filing for physical damage is Dec. 31 and for economic injury is July 31, 2013.
Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and SBA loans is Dec. 31. The Rockland Disaster Recovery Center will closing at Provident Bank Park in Pomona on Friday, but FEMA reps will be at the Fire Training Center in Pomona until Dec. 31
After the demolition of Teaberry, the HSRC are asking supporters to join them at Tuesday's town board meeting so they can demonstrate, in person, concern for the Vanderbilt/Budke House
Here's a gallery provided by the Rockland County Sheriff's Department of the two dogs that graduated last friday: Annie and Cable.
Annie replaced Lollie, 11, who served as an explosive detection officer for the past nine years. Lollie, a black Labrador retriever, was Rockland's first bomb squad K-9.
David Fried joins others in the race for Scott Vanderhoef's position, including Democrat Suffern Mayor Dagan Lacorte, Democrat County Legislator Ilan Schoenberger and Republican Legislator Ed Day
No one else was nominated from the floor. She hopes to modernize the board of elections and increase voter turnout
Starting Monday, the DRC will be located at Piermont Public Library. Federal specialists will staff the DRC from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday and tentatively from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on subsequent days
The Senator is Pushing for Legislation to bring New York up to Date with other States and Provide Financial Incentives and Ensure Accountability. there would be tax credits and incentives for gas stations
The Rockland County Legislature's Budget & Finance Committee met with the Health Department to discuss the proposed budget for 2013, which includes cutting 12.5 positions. Check back with Patch for a third update on this
The Rockland County Legislature's Budget & Finance Committee met with the Health Department to discuss the proposed budget for 2013, which includes cutting 12.5 positions. Check back with Patch for a second update on this
The Rockland County Legislature's Budget & Finance Committee met with the Highway Department to discuss the proposed budget for 2013, which includes cutting six positions
The Rockland County Legislature's Budget & Finance Committee met with the Highway Department to discuss the proposed budget for 2013, which includes cutting six positions. Check back with Patch for a second update on this
Joan Facelle said that she will retire around the end of January 2013
This letter to the editor is by David Newman of Nyack
RCDFSC meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 10 – 11 a.m. at RCADD’s office. The discussions included the sharing of ideas and resources among the many organizations, school districts and police departments in Rockland
Limited service resumes on Main/Bergen Line, Pascack Valley Line.
The Dinky in Princeton and the Newark Light Rail resumed service on Wednesday.
After being briefed on the situation, the National Guard were dispatched into the area by O&R
Voters in New York on Tuesday cast their ballot for Barack Obama, giving him the state's 29 Electoral votes.
The 51-year-old incumbent won over Weisberg, 54, for Clarkstown Town Justice
68-year-old incumbent won over Gravagna, 33, for District 97
There will be no charge for Metro-North Pascack Valley monthly and weekly ticket-holders - just show your pass from October or November to the driver as you board.
The Rockland Workforce Investment Board office will be coordinating this grant with County Executive Vanderhoef’s Office, Tomorrow’s Workplace and NYS Department of Labor.
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