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George Hoehmann

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Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley Chick-fil-A is inching closer to opening what will be its third location in the Hudson Valley. With locations already in the works in Westchester County near the Greenburgh/White Plains border, as well as Yonkers, the latest news comes from Rockland County where the chain is currently in the planning process to open a new eatery in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, officials with Chick-fil-A have plans winding their way through approvals with the planning board and should receive the final green light within the next three months or sometimes in early Spring. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Area School District's Decision To Postpone Slide Show On BLM Movement Sparks Controversy Area School District's Decision To Postpone Slide Show On BLM Movement Sparks Controversy
Area School District's Decision To Postpone Slide Show On BLM Movement Sparks Controversy The decision to call off a student-led Black Lives Matter event by a Hudson Valley school district has drawn the ire of some parents and a cacophony of criticism on social media. Eighth-graders at the Felix Festa Middle School in Clarkstown created a slideshow presentation about the movement, though it was rescheduled by officials without warning, prompting criticism from some. According to reports, some found the presentation to be anti-police, while others argued that the topic was too complex for students of that age to fully comprehend. Clarkstown Schools Superintendent Martin Cox ann…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations The Palisades Center, the four-story shopping center and entertainment destination in Clarkstown, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The center originally opened for business on March 4, 1998. Ever since, it has served as an area staple, attracting visitors from around the globe. The center attracts about 24 million visitors per year and features upwards of 225 different shops, restaurants and entertainment options. Anniversary celebrations included a Lunar New Year cultural event, a “Noiseless” dance party and a circus, just to name a few. "Congratulations and best wishes to (Pali…

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by Valerie Musson