In a continued effort to foster community dialogue, Mayor Karen A. Tarapata invites residents to the next community meeting on the future of River Hook Preserve. This pivotal discussion will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1-3 pm at Upper Nyack Elementary School. At the last meeting in early November, residents expressed a strong interest in developing a … [Read more...] about Continuing the Conversation on the Future of River Hook Preserve
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Senator Harckham and Union Leaders Demand Increased Road Safety Funding in State Budget
Montrose, NY — A coalition of elected officials and union leaders from the Hudson Valley convened at the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 137 Training Center to advocate for significant investments in road safety and infrastructure in the next New York State Budget. The group is urging the allocation of $800 million in additional transportation funding, … [Read more...] about Senator Harckham and Union Leaders Demand Increased Road Safety Funding in State Budget
Update on Turnabout Construction Near North Rockland High School
Thiells, NY - The new turnabout near North Rockland High School has been operational for approximately two and a half weeks, and early testing suggests it is functioning effectively. Drivers are navigating the turnabout smoothly, exiting onto their desired roads, making it a safe and efficient mode of travel. Road Closure Announcement Despite the turnabout’s success, a … [Read more...] about Update on Turnabout Construction Near North Rockland High School
Haverstraw Board discusses Chair Factory Redevelopment Project, Updated Panhandling Ordinance
by Keith Shikowitz, Reporter Haverstraw, NY – The Village of Haverstraw Board of Trustees held a meeting on November 18th, to discuss several critical topics, including updates to the local panhandling ordinance and the proposed redevelopment of the historic Chair Factory site. The meeting featured public hearings, presentations by developers, and input from village … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Board discusses Chair Factory Redevelopment Project, Updated Panhandling Ordinance
New City Couple Sentenced for Murder of Grandfather
New City, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the sentencing of two individuals in connection with the brutal murder of 85-year-old Constantinos Mastakouris. Constantinos Doonan, a/k/a “Dino” (DOB 7/17/92), and Jo-Ann Haughey (DOB 1/15/96), both of New City, were sentenced for their roles in the killing of Mastakouris, who was Doonan’s … [Read more...] about New City Couple Sentenced for Murder of Grandfather