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Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Julie Stapen Photography: Nyack’s Visual Storyteller Through Light and Lens
Julie Stapen (right) & her family.(Photo Credit: Meghan Aragao) For Julie Stapen, photography is more than a career—it’s a lifelong passion. Her journey began in fifth grade when she got her first camera and took every photography class available. This early enthusiasm led her to study visual arts in college, where she focused her senior thesis…
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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…
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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…
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Thiells Turnabout Update: Social Media Reviews of this Fascinating Innovation
By Cesar A., Reporter Thiells, NY – North Rockland’s hottest new attraction isn’t a trendy restaurant or a scenic park—it’s the Thiells Turnabout. Since its debut, this asphalt anomaly has sparked a wave of commentary, praise, and bewilderment from drivers, neighbors, and North Rockland Community members alike. With its sleek, circular design and promises of…
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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…
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[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…