Suffern residents William Schoenleber and Jo Meegan-Corrigan will run on the Democratic line this year for the Suffern Village Board. Schoenleber, who was born in the village, and Corrigan, who’s been a resident for nearly 15 years, are launching their campaign with a fundraiser at The Shamrock Hotel in Suffern on Tuesday, March 23^rd, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Full Article

The Rockland County Chapter of Let Freedom Ring is a grassroots non-partisan organization Political Action Group looking to get our country back on track. Full Article

The Rockland County Chapter of Let Freedom Ring will be having its third meeting in January of 2010. This chapter is a grass roots  non-partisan political action group looking to get our country back on track.  Full Article

New City, NY (November 10, 2009) – Rockland County Legislator Ed Day recognized the leadership and charitable efforts of two local youth groups before the November 5, 2009 meeting of the County Legislature. Full Article

New City, NY (November 6, 2009) – The Rockland County Legislature passed a local law at the November 5, 2009 meeting that would increase the redemption period for tax delinquent residential properties. The local law, introduced by Legislator Alden H. Wolfe, Deputy Majority Leader would extend the redemption period from two years to three years to afford homeowners a longer period of time in which to bring delinquent tax payments up to date before their homes would be foreclosed on by the County.  Full Article

Despite a furious last minute push by the Giannettino team, Democrat Dagan LaCorte and his running mates Trish Abato and Bruce Simon swept all three spots in the race for Mayor and two available trustee spots.  Full Article

Measure Would Permit Volunteer Work by Inmates

Rockland County Legislator Alden H. Wolfe is encouraging all registered voters to cast a vote on a proposed amendment to the New York State Constitution, which will appear on the ballot this coming Election Day.  The proposal, appearing on the ballot as Proposition #2, would permit the State Legislature to amend the Corrections Law to allow inmates to perform work for religious, charitable and educational groups.  Full Article

Frank Dailey, candidate for Ramapo Town Council wants you to get out and vote.  You don't have to vote for him (athough it would certainly help) you just have to get out and vote.  Watch & listen to Frank's eloquent plea complete with historical references.  And VOTE ON TUESDAY!!  Watch the Video

New City, NY (October 27, 2009)- Legislator Jacques O. D'I Michel (District 13 - Spring Valley), a member of the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network, will be in Washington, D.C. on October 29 for the association's annual meeting. The Network, a national bipartisan organization, facilitates the sharing of experiences among its membership, who are drawn from across the nation.  Full Article

Debate Questions That Were Asked Are Below

More than 200 emails, most with multiple questions.  Ramapo Times categorized the issues that were submitted, ranked them based upon how many times people mentioned each issue and then formulated questions most of which began with some contexr before getting down to actually asking each candidate the question.  Full Article