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Carlucci to Face Primary Challenge in the Fall

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Photo of Julie Goldberg at the Democratic Committee Convention

Julie Goldberg returning from the microphone at the Democratic Committee Convention

Last night, the Rockland Democratic Committee gathered at the Clarkstown Town Hall to nominate candidates for State Senate (38th and 39th Districts) and four candidates for State Assembly seats. And yes, that usually is as uneventful as it sounds. There was, however, a surprise for one of the more recognizable faces standing in line to be inaugurated. And that surprise prompted a quick side-step by the Committee Officials. David Carlucci wasn’t named the official candidate for the Senate Seat he has held for eight years. [Read more…]

Julie Goldberg Announces Campaign for State Senate

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Julie Goldberg for State Senate PosterThis morning, Julie Goldberg announced her campaign for the State Senate seat in the 38th District, currently held by David Carlucci who has served in Albany as a Republicrat since 2011.

Here is the Press Announcement from the Goldberg campaign:
Public school advocate and mother of two says Carlucci has empowered Republicans for years to block fair school funding and reproductive rights protections. [Read more…]

East Ramapo puts exact same budget back on the ballot after many sit out the vote

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The following was posted by Journal News engagement editor Nancy Cutler in the Sunday Journal News.

“When East Ramapo school board president Yehuda Weissmandl asked at a May 23 special meeting why the panel couldn’t vote immediately to put the exact same budget plan up for a June 19 revote, the jam-packed room erupted in approving claps and cheers. [Read more…]

Ramapo officials fire whistleblower

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Photo of Melissa Reimer at one of the Ramapo hearings.

Melissa Reimer Photo: Joe Larese/ The Journal News

“Nearly five years after suspending Melissa Reimer, the Ramapo Town Board has fired the former financial officer whose cooperation with the FBI led to the conviction of former Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence on fraud charges.

Board members voted 3-0 Wednesday to accept the recommendations of a hearing officer who suggested firing Reimer, who this month won a seat on the Suffern Central Board of Education.

Reimer, who has a pending federal civil rights lawsuit against the town, took Ramapo to state Supreme Court in December demanding the town either fire her or put her back to work. [Read more…]

Budget and School Board Results

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Election Results bannerIn Suffern Central, the proposed school budget passed.
Voting YES 2,049  Voting NO 605

For the three seats on the School Board the winners were:
Melissa Reimer (1,948), Angus Mackenzie (2,029), and Donald Cairns (1,858).
Theresa DiFalco (1,468) lost her bid for another term.

In East Ramapo, the proposed school budget failed to pass.
Voting NO 3,342   Voting YES 2,728

For the Sabrina Charles Pierre Seat:
(Won) Sabrina Charles Pierre 9,092

For the Yonah Rothman Seat:
(Won) Ephraim Weissmandl–6,926  (Lost) Joselito Citron–2,257

For the Jacob Lefkowitz Seat:
(Won) Yoel Trieger–7,125   (Lost) Miriam Moster–1,955

For more complete information on the results and what happens next in Ramapo read The Journal News coverage here.

VOTE–School Board Elections Tuesday, May 15

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On Tuesday May 15 We ask that you Support the following Candidates in the Suffern and East Ramapo School Board Elections:

IN SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Candidates for Suffern Central School District Board

FOR DETAILS ON THE CANDIDATES CLICK HERE

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IN THE EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE SUPPORT:

Candidates in the East Ramapo Central School District

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE CANDIDATES GO TO strongeastramapo.org

New Square ranked as New York State’s poorest municipality

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New Square Photo: John Meore, Ricky Flores: The Journal News

“This village where age-old traditions and religious study are valued above economic advancement has been ranked as the poorest municipality in New York state, according to an analysis by 24/7 Wall St. published in USA Today.

In the Hasidic Jewish community founded in 1954 along Route 45, the poverty rate is 70 percent, with a median income of $21,773 compared with the state median of $60,741.

New Square’s median annual household income stands nearly $5,000 below that of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Jewish village in Orange County that was ranked as the state’s next poorest municipality. [Read more…]

5 Mayors endorse Cairns, Reimer and Mackenzie for Suffern School Board

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The five mayors endorsing Cairns, Reimer, MackenzieIn a remarkable alignment of support, five mayors whose districts cover most of the Suffern Central School District have offered a unanimous endorsement of Donald Cairns, Melissa Reimer, and Angus Mackenzie for Suffern Central School Board. Acknowledging the candidates dedication to a Kids First approach to Board governance, the mayors advise, “We’ve had the opportunity to get to know them, and we are impressed by their commitment to the community. We hope that you will join us in supporting them.”

Click the “more” link to read the full text of the mayors’ letter. [Read more…]

Garage or Synagogue? Religious group takes Chestnut Ridge to court for voiding use permit

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3-car Garage at 3 Spring Hill Terrace

“The saga over whether a religious group built a three-car garage or warehouse-type building for a synagogue has moved to state Supreme Court.

The Brooklyn-based Kedishas Aharon D’Hadas claims in court papers the village violated its property rights by voiding a certificate of occupancy to use the building attached to 3 Spring Hill Terrace. [Read more…]