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Rockland State Lawmaker Laments Confusion as Early Voting for Primaries is Underway

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Early voting continues in the first of two primaries being held in New York State this summer. Stony Point and Orange County Assemblyman Colin Schmitt says with re-districting taking place this year, many voters are confused about the process…

New York voters have two primaries this summer. The June 28th primary covers the candidates for New York governor, lieutenant governor and State Assembly races, and early voting started last Saturday. You can vote at town halls in Clarkstown, Ramapo, Haverstraw and Orangetown, The Rho Building in Stony Point, the Fire Training Center in Pomona, and the Pascack Community Center in Nanuet. The August 23rd primary will cover congressional and state senate elections, and early voting for that one starts August 13th. Click here for the list of candidates.

Clarkstown Opens Pickleball Complex in Congers

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The town of Clarkstown got nine new pickleball courts yesterday. Supervisor George Hoehmann, members of the town board and other dignitaries opened the courts to great fanfare in a ceremony at Congers Lake yesterday at noon. Hoehman says the courts were built on a portion of the park that wasn’t used very much…

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski helped secure $500,000 in state grant money for the complex…

Pickleball is kind of like paddleball on a tennis court. The complex also features a snack bar, with a rest room, and it’s run by Bridges, a group that advocates for people with disabilities. Four more pickleball courts are planned for Zukor Park in New City by the end of the year.

Stony Point Pool to Open Saturday, Still Need More Lifeguards

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Stony Point’s town pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 25th, but they could still use some more lifeguards. Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan says the paint jobs are just about done at the Tomkins Cove pool, and ready for eager swimmers…

If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a lifeguard for Stony Point’s town pool, call the Recreation Department at 845-947-5261.

WRCR Market Analyst: Americans Need Help at the Pump

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The President could decide by the end of the week, and possibly in an announcement this afternoon, whether to temporarily halt the federal 18.3-cent-per-gallon gas tax as a way to ease the burden that soaring gas prices have been having on Americans lately. WRCR market analyst Ken Mahoney of Mahoney Asset Management in Chestnut Ridge says we do need help…

CNN says the move would require an act of Congress, and so far there’s been a lukewarm reception at best. Politico reports it stands next to no chance of passage in Congress. New York state and Rockland County have already offered motorists a gas tax holiday.

North Rockland Mourns Loss of Popular Local Deli Owner Following PIP Crash on Father’s Day

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The owner of a popular North Rockland deli was killed on Father’s Day when a tree fell and struck the pickup truck that he, his son and daughter were traveling in. The incident occurred on the northbound side of the Palisades Parkway just before Lake Welch Drive exit 16 Sunday afternoon. State Police say 48 year-old Anthony Apostolico of Chester was a passenger in the truck, driven by his son, 20 year-old Vincent Apostolico. Police say Anthony died at the scene. His daughter, 17 year-old Elizabeth, was also a passenger. Vincent was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center and was listed in critical condition. Elizabeth was taken to Westchester Medical Center with leg injuries. The investigation into the crash continues. Anthony owned the Italian Food Center on Route 9W in West Haverstraw.