The Antrim Playhouse in Tappan is hosting a special benefit performance of Billy Elliot tonight to benefit the Tappan Reform Church. The playhouse had spent decades on Spook Rock Road in Suffern before closing during the early months of COVID in 2022, reopening in Tappan last year. Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny says the new playhouse has been a great addition to the … [Read more...] about Orangetown Church to Benefit from Tonight’s Performance of “Billy Elliot” at Antrim Playhouse in Tappan
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Ramapo Considers a Rail-Trail for Former MTA Tracks in Town
An old railroad track that’s no longer in use could become a rail-trail and provide much-needed relief from the perils of walking along the very busy and dangerous Route 59 in the town of Ramapo. Supervisor Michael Specht says the town met with some folks who used to live in Airmont who brought the idea to the town’s attention a few weeks ago… Specht says the trail would start … [Read more...] about Ramapo Considers a Rail-Trail for Former MTA Tracks in Town
State Lawmakers Have Less Than Two Weeks to Pass NY State Budget
State lawmakers are combing through the governor’s, the Senate’s and the Assembly’s budget proposals looking for common ground and a final budget to run the state next fiscal year in the next two weeks. Rockland State Senator, Republican Bill Weber of the 38th District, says there’s more money on the table over last year, some of it for good purposes… Assemblyman Chris Eachus … [Read more...] about State Lawmakers Have Less Than Two Weeks to Pass NY State Budget
Westchester Man Injured After One-Car Crash Near Palisades Center
A Westchester man was injured, but not seriously, after he crashed his car coming off the Thruway ramp leading into Palisades Center in West Nyack yesterday morning. That’s according to DailyVoice.com. They report that a 64 year-old driver from Yonkers crashed and overturned after losing control just after 8am traveling westbound on the Exit 12 ramp to Palisades Center Drive, … [Read more...] about Westchester Man Injured After One-Car Crash Near Palisades Center
NEWS BRIEFS: Congestion Pricing Deadline Extended; O&R Rate Increase; SSA Local Office Closures; RBA Protesters
Congestion pricing remains, for now. Published reports said the Trump administration has extended today’s deadline to stop the tolling system that launched January fifth. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on social media the DOT is giving New York a 30-day extension as discussions continue. Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have vowed to fight to keep the tolling system, … [Read more...] about NEWS BRIEFS: Congestion Pricing Deadline Extended; O&R Rate Increase; SSA Local Office Closures; RBA Protesters