City Council’s budget fail means loss of local control After six weeks of review of Mayor Nancy Rossi’s proposed budget, the City Council chose the worst option: it punted. Late in March, Mayor Rossi offered her proposed spending plan of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Around Town
Harugari WeinFest The annual WeinFest is set for Sunday, May 20, from 1-6 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon at the club with a chicken scampi dinner, served over pasta with bread, salad, dessert and coffee. A Complimentary glass of wine will be served with … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I just finished reading the Gripe Vine from May 3. I was impressed with the responses from the city’s Mayoral Executive Assistant, Louis Esposito. I read in between the lines that it took some time for the answers to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Whilst spring might’ve sprung, and the grass riz, things in our little corner of the universe seem to be in as big an upheaval as ever, honey chile. Last week saw things in this burg go from ugly to downright gross. And, it all has to do with the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Arbor Day planting honored Ed Silver
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Throwing ceremonial shovels of dirt, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and David Silver dedicated the planting of a pink flowering dogwood in memory of his brother, former Silver’s Drug Shop owner Edward N. “Ed” … [Read more...] about Arbor Day planting honored Ed Silver
Council looks beyond failure
With a late-night vote of 8-5, the City Council failed to pass an ordinance approving Mayor Nancy Rossi’s $162.86 million budget. The failed vote, the second one in as many years, means the package went into effect as proposed. Both Rossi, and City … [Read more...] about Council looks beyond failure
The week in photos – May 3, 2018
Shore Haven League plans annual scholarship breakfast
The Shore Haven Junior Baseball League is hosting its annual fundraiser for the scholarship fund at Applebee’s, Orange. The pancake breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 from 8 to 9:45. Tickets are $6 (or 4 tickets for $20) for a full … [Read more...] about Shore Haven League plans annual scholarship breakfast
U-12 girls fall to Prospect in soccer
The Elite Soccer Camps U-12 girls travel team went to Prospect Saturday morning and fell, 2-1, to a skilled Prospect team. Cynthia Burns worked hard defensively, and Abigail Phelan battled on the flank. Camryn Flaherty broke up a lot of Prospect … [Read more...] about U-12 girls fall to Prospect in soccer
Petruzzelli leaps into ND record books
Another busy week on the Green Knight Nation springs sports scene highlighted by senior track athlete Nicholas Petruzzelli clearing 15-feet on the pole vault to set the school record in their meet at Shelton on April 24. Track -- After setting the … [Read more...] about Petruzzelli leaps into ND record books