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Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers
Haverstraw, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department teamed up with the Rockland County Department of Probation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to carry out compliance checks on local residents currently on probation. The coordinated effort focused on individuals with probation conditions related to weapons and drug offenses, as well as registered sex offenders.…
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Haverstraw Chair Factory Applies for NYS Cleanup Program, Public Comment Sought
Haverstraw, NY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting public comment on a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for the Haverstraw Chair Factory site, located at 30 Liberty Street and 87 Main Street in the Village of Haverstraw, Rockland County. The application has been…
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Rockland Green Lawsuit Against Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. Moves Forward
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz Rockland County’s ongoing dispute with Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. has escalated into legal action, with Rockland Green filing a lawsuit against the nonprofit animal shelter and several of its former leaders. Hi Tor has subsequently filed a countersuit. The Rockland Green vs. Hi Tor lawsuit, which has brought a year-and-a-half-long…
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Debate Over Haverstraw Housing Projects Sparks Community Concerns
by Keith S. Shikowitz Haverstraw, NY – Housing development has become a contentious issue in Haverstraw, as multiple projects are in the works, but not all residents and local officials are on board. At a Town of Haverstraw Board meeting on January 28, 2025, concerns were raised about the impact of new developments, particularly a…
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The Week in Review: Feb 1, 2025
Also available on Spotify – click here to listen to the episode Today’s Sponsor: Summary: This week’s Rockland News Week in Review podcast covers major housing developments, legal issues, educational expansions, and exclusive interviews with business and security professionals. Highlights include new grants by Rockland County for housing projects, a federal lawsuit against Rockland County…
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Haverstraw Town Board Meeting Highlights Developments with MPACT
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz HAVERSTRAW, NY – The first regular meeting of the Haverstraw Town Board for 2025 commenced with a ceremonial moment as George Coffinas was sworn in as Haverstraw Town Justice. Following this, the board tackled an extensive agenda with 40 items, focusing primarily on key infrastructure and development projects in the…