Rockland County

  • Weber’s 2024 Winter Coat Drive Exceeds Goals, Collects More Than 1,600 Pounds of Donations

    Rockland County, NY – Senator Bill Weber’s annual Winter Coat Drive has concluded, and this year’s efforts have surpassed expectations, with an impressive 1,618 pounds of winter items collected. The drive, which engaged local libraries, town halls, and community members, reflects the generosity and spirit of the Rockland County community. Collection Highlights Town Hall Contributions: […]

  • Affordable Housing in Rockland County: The Hot Topic of 2025

    By Thomas Ossa Nanuet, NY – In just the first week of 2025, the need for affordable housing for Rockland County has already dominated many the conversation of future construction projects. The conversation reached this new height early in the year after a recent major sale of the Shops at Nanuet, first reported by Rockland […]

  • Transit-Oriented Development: An Overview of an Emerging Concept for Shops at Nanuet

    Nanuet, NY – As the Shops at Nanuet transitions to new ownership under Alexander Properties, the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) has re-emerged from several prominent public advocates as a promising framework for its future. Positioned near the Nanuet Train Station, the Shops at Nanuet – originally built in the 1960’s as the Nanuet Mall […]

  • Shoppes at Nanuet Sale: Interview with Clarkstown Supervisor and Nanuet Chamber President About Plans

    Nanuet, NY – The Shoppes at Nanuet, a centerpiece of Rockland County’s commercial landscape for decades (formerly Nanuet Mall), has entered a new era following its acquisition by Alexander Properties, a locally based developer. This development, finalized on New Year’s Eve 2024, marks a turning point for the lifestyle center and the surrounding community. During […]

  • [BREAKING NEWS] SHOPPES AT NANUET SOLD TO NEW DEVELOPER

    Nanuet, NY – The Shops at Nanuet, a lifestyle center at the center of commerce for Rockland County, has changed ownership. Purchased by Alexander Properties, located in New City, NY. The transition marks an undisclosed next chapter for a site steeped in retail history. Opened in 2013 as an open-air replacement for the iconic Nanuet […]

  • Former Rockland Corrections Officer Sentenced for Tampering with Records, Misconduct

    Rockland County, NY – Former Rockland County Corrections Officer John Kezek, 39, was sentenced on December 19, 2024, after pleading guilty to Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree and Official Misconduct. The sentencing, handed down by Judge Robert J. Prisco, follows Kezek’s admission to falsifying official records and engaging in inappropriate conduct while […]