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Residents Criticize Library Board For Ignoring Bylaws (VIDEO)
Community members criticize board’s attitude toward the public and disregard for following bylaws

Prior to joining New City Patch as local editor, I worked in various communications fields. My experience includes newspaper journalist in Rockland County and Bergen County, NJ, radio broadcaster public relations manager, public relations consultant and traffic reporter. I received a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
I have lived in Rockland County for more than 15 years and have served as a little league and Boy and Girl Scout troop volunteer.
Community members criticize board’s attitude toward the public and disregard for following bylaws

Rockland Business Association selected Clarkstown as the recipient of its 2012 Green Council Award in the Government/Education category.
Most of the discussion at Strawtown Elementary School’s Parents Tea concentrated on communication about a student’s MRSA infection.
Plan would benefit community by reducing flooding and create a real downtown with parking.
Strawtown Elementary School was cleaned last Thursday and thoroughly disinfected over the weekend after one student tested positive for an MRSA infection. School declared safe.
Zebrowski filed FCC complaint on behalf of Rocklanders who received telemarketing and scammer phone calls despite being on the “Do Not Call” registry.
Community service organization honored by Rockland County legislators
New City Library Board reports expected to cover review of executive director applicants and committee recommendation for trustee candidates
The town attorney’s office and building department are reviewing the current Clarkstown Town Code and plan to recommend tougher penalties for violations.
Dr. Mark Taff stepped down Tuesday as Rockland’s chief medical examiner after four years.
Joey LaBonville extradicted from NJ and charged with burglarizing the Buy Wise Liquor Outlet in September 2011.
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Proposal given to town board includes street, drainage, park improvements, increased parking and utilities relocation.
Raven Mednick’s body was found in her dorm room on Saturday.
Rockland legislators will vote tonight on overriding the county executive’s veto of a bus contract awarded to Brega Transport Systems.
New City Library Board ends meeting after one hour and no agreement on changing bylaws.
Rockland residents gain digital access to updated FEMA maps
Indian Point Sirens will go off between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. as part of a test.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo endorsed State Senator David Carlucci for a second term.
Senator David Carlucci announced legislation to expand education tax credits, provide low-cost student loans and allow pre-paid tuition.