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

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

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

It’s been a long time coming, but the new Starbucks in Clarkstown is finally ready to open, and it’s got a drive-through, that’s a first for the county. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says the coffee shop at the corner of Route 304 and West Nyack Road in Nanuet will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday… The new Starbucks also has indoor seating and an outdoor … [Read more...] about Long-Awaited Starbucks to Open in Clarkstown Monday