Town of Clarkstown
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Music On The Hudson Returns to Nyack Memorial Park
Nyack, N.Y. — Live music will once again fill the waterfront this July as the Nyack Park Conservancy hosts its annual Music on the Hudson Summer Concert Series, a month-long lineup of free outdoor performances at Memorial Park overlooking the Hudson River. The weekly concert series will take place every Tuesday evening from July 7 […]
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Joe Rand Wins Working Families Nomination
Rockland County, N.Y. — Nyack Mayor Joe Rand has secured the Working Families Party nomination for New York’s 38th State Senate District following certification of the party’s primary election results, setting the stage for the November general election against incumbent Republican State Sen. Bill Weber. Rand received approximately 61% of the vote in the Working […]
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Residency Law Changed For Correction Officers
New City NY — Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation amending New York’s Public Officers Law to change residency requirements for current correction officers employed by the Rockland and Orange County Sheriff’s Offices, a move local officials say could help address staffing and retention challenges within county correctional facilities. The legislation specifically affects correction officers […]
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County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Rise
New City, NY — As high temperatures and humidity continue to affect the Hudson Valley, Rockland County officials are reminding residents that dozens of cooling centers are available throughout the county for anyone seeking relief from the heat. County officials have compiled a list of 26 air-conditioned facilities that residents can use during periods of […]
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Sain Building Redevelopment Advances in New City
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County has selected Regan Development Corporation and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) to negotiate the redevelopment of the long-vacant Sain Building property at 18 New Hempstead Road, moving forward with plans to transform the site into a mixed-use development featuring affordable housing, retail space and public open areas. The […]
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Congers Factory Explosion Prompts Hazmat Response
Congers, N.Y. — A fire and reported explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Congers prompted a large-scale emergency response Wednesday morning, temporarily forcing nearby residents to evacuate while hazardous materials specialists assessed the scene. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. to the Vitane Pharmaceutical facility on Wells Avenue after receiving reports of […]