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Building To Be Demolished Following Devastating Rockland County Fire Building To Be Demolished Following Devastating Rockland County Fire
Building To Be Demolished Following Devastating Rockland County Fire A Hudson Valley apartment building that was destroyed by a quick-moving fire will be demolished this week. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, at The Highlands  (the former Avalon Gardens) in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, the fire destroyed eight units, leaving all homeless. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but Rockland County Fire Coordinator Chris Kear said construction workers installing lighting may have hit a gas line, igniting the fire. He added the official cause of the fire is still pendin…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Councilman, Ex-NYPD Detective Dies Suddenly At 54 Hudson Valley Councilman, Ex-NYPD Detective Dies Suddenly At 54
Clarkstown Councilman Mark Woods Dies Suddenly At 54 A popular and accomplished Hudson Valley councilman died after suffering a heart attack at age 54. Rockland County Councilman Mark Woods, of Clarkstown, died on Friday, May 17, from an apparent heart attack, town officials said.  Woods, a member of the Clarkstown Board and director of peer veteran services at the nonprofit BRIDGES was elected to represent Ward 1 in November 2023. A graduate of the Citadel, Woods was a decorated retired New York Police Department (NYPD) detective and combat US Army veteran who served in Iraq.  "From an early age, Mark chose service to others…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Town Issues Emergency Order To Prevent Buses From Dropping Off Migrants Hudson Valley Town Issues Emergency Order To Prevent Buses From Dropping Off Migrants
Hudson Valley Town Issues Emergency Order To Prevent Buses From Dropping Off Migrants On the heels of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' executive order rerouting migrant buses out of the city, a Hudson Valley town is doing the same. The order comes from Rockland County and Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann who on Friday, Dec. 29, issued a town-wide emergency executive order preventing charter buses from dropping off migrants. Hoehmann said Adams' new city emergency order, modeled after one used in Chicago, intends to reroute buses carrying migrants who entered the country illegally away from New York City.  "Since this policy was enacted in Chicago earlier this month…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Town Battling Illegal Migrant Housing After 17 'Flophouses' Found Hudson Valley Town Battling Illegal Migrant Housing After 17 'Flophouses' Found
Hudson Valley Town Battling Illegal Migrant Housing After 17 'Flophouses' Found Officials in one Hudson Valley town are taking a management company to court after identifying what they say are 17 alleged migrant flophouses with numerous violations. Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said Thursday, Oct. 18 during a press conference that in Rockland County, Clarkstown is battling illegal migrant housing and the Monsey-based management company that oversees them. The company, First Choice Management, manages 399 properties in Rockland County, with 37 of those in Clarkstown, Hoehmann said. "We are concerned about 17 of these homes in the town," Hoehmann said. "We …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
$23K In Fines Issued To Hudson Valley Landlord Housing Migrants, Officials Say $23K In Fines Issued To Hudson Valley Landlord Housing Migrants, Officials Say
$23K In Fines Issued To Hudson Valley Landlord Housing Migrants, Officials Say Hudson Valley government officials are calling for an investigation after a large number of migrants were found living in what is supposed to be a three-bedroom home. An inspection by the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes is issuing a $23,000 fine to Schloima Koppel, the same landlord housing 31 people in a New City single-family property, resulting from 32 violations found at Koppel’s Spring Valley rental at 8 W. Funston Street, said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. The inspection uncovered eight bedrooms and 16 beds, in what should be a three-bedroom home, Day said. Day said…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
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
Police & Fire
New Police Chief Takes Command In Rockland County New Police Chief Takes Command In Rockland County
New Police Chief Takes Command In Rockland County There's a new police chief in Rockland County, a man who has served as a police officer in the Hudson Valley for more than 34 years. Interim Chief Jeffrey Wanamaker was selected to serve as the next chief of the town of Clarkstown following a vote by Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board on Thursday, Aug. 5. In addition to the chief's position, the board also voted to elected Lt. Glenn Cummings to serve as Captain and promoted Sgt. Joseph Dwyer to the rank of Lieutenant for the Town of Clarkstown Police Department. “I am truly honored to serve as your Chief of Police,” s…

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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
Police & Fire
Police Chief In Rockland County Announces He's Retiring Police Chief In Rockland County Announces He's Retiring
Police Chief In Rockland County Announces He's Retiring After 32 years on the Clarkstown police force, and three-and-half years as chief, Chief Ray McCullagh has announced he is retiring. McCullagh's retirement is effective Friday, April 23.  He will be replaced by Captain Jeff Wanamaker, who will serve as interim chief until a new chief is named, said  Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann. McCullagh worked his way up through the ranks of the department from patrol officer, investigator, patrol sergeant, special operations sergeant, patrol lieutenant, to administrative lieutenant and was a member of the Rockland County Narcotics…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Request To Close Rockland State Parks Gets Go-Ahead COVID-19: Request To Close Rockland State Parks Gets Go-Ahead
Covid-19: Request To Close Rockland State Parks Gets Go-Ahead A request to close some of Rockland County state parks amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been given the go-ahead by the state after large groups of people were seen gathering at the parks. Rockland County Executive Ed Day said on Tuesday, April 14, that after reaching out to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's senior staff, he had received a call from the director of the Palisades Park Commission, who approved closing Rockland Lake State Park, beginning on Wednesday, April 15, for the short term. The closure of Nyack Beach State Park was also approved, a decision on closing Tallman Lake Pa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year
County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year Ready for the ooh's and ahh's when the fireworks hit the sky on Thursday, July 4th. Well so are Rockland County officials who say the "mayhem" of last year's event won't happen again when crowds jammed the area, filling up the state parking lots and leaving vehicles along the side of Route 9W and in local neighborhoods. "We have every expectation that the mayhem that occurred last year on the Fourth of July will not be repeated," said County Executive Ed Day. "Zero tolerance will be the order of the day with tow trucks at the ready to deal with any violators. I thank all of the organiz…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening Of Nanuet Store Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening Of Nanuet Store
Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening Of Nanuet Store Ocean State Job Lot is celebrating the opening of a new store in Nanuet. The leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island has stores throughout New England, New Jersey and New York. The new 38,000-square-foot store is located at 122 East Route 59 in Nanuet. A total of 50 new jobs are available as a result of the opening, which makes the 13th location in New York. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Saturday, April 13 and included Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and OSJL executives as they announced a series of donations as part of the celebration. As part o…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Judge Orders Re-Vote On Ex-Clarkstown Police Chief Firing Judge Orders Re-Vote On Ex-Clarkstown Police Chief Firing
Judge Orders Re-Vote On Ex-Clarkstown Police Chief Firing Almost a year-and-half after the Clarkstown Town Council voted to fire suspended Police Chief Michael Sullivan, a State Supreme Court judge has ordered a re-vote due to a conflict of interest in the vote. The ruling, released by Justice Robert Berliner, annulled the Sept. 12, 2017, vote in which Supervisor George Hoehmann and a former councilman should have recused themselves, the ruling said. George Hoehmann, Clarkstown SupervisorVira Mamchur Schwartz The vote -- 3-2 along party lines -- removed Sullivan from his $273,000-a-year job. He later retired at the end of 2017.  The judge rul…

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by Kathy Reakes
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
Neighbors
Rockland Welcomes 155 New Americans During Naturalization Ceremony Rockland Welcomes 155 New Americans During Naturalization Ceremony
Rockland Welcomes 155 New Americans During Naturalization Ceremony Rockland welcomed 155 new Americans on Friday, Feb. 2, during a touching Naturalization Ceremony at the Fire Training Center. Rockland County Executive Ed Day spoke during the ceremony about the importance of getting involved in the local community. Numerous local officials attended the ceremony, which was organized by Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato, who administered the Oath of Citizenship. The new citizens came from 43 different nations. Keynote speaker was Town of Haverstraw Justice John K. Grant. New York State Supreme Court Acting Justice Rolf M. Thorsen presided over the natura…

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by Jon Craig
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Clarkstown To Buy 21-Acre RCD Property For $4.4M; School Looks For New Site Clarkstown To Buy 21-Acre RCD Property For $4.4M; School Looks For New Site
Clarkstown To Buy 21-Acre RCD Property For $4.4M; School Looks For New Site On the snow-covered grounds of the Rockland County Day School, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann announced Friday the town's plans to purchase the 21-acre property for use as town recreational and educational purposes. During a press conference on Friday, Hoehmann said the town will purchase the Congers property for $4.4. million, and hopes to close on the Kings Highway property by spring. The school's pre-K-12 program will stay on the land for the next year as it looks for a new property with funds garnered from the sale. The Town Board is expected to approve the purchase during its J…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Astorino Deputy Named Chief Of Staff In Clarkstown Astorino Deputy Named Chief Of Staff In Clarkstown
Astorino Deputy Named Chief Of Staff In Clarkstown A high-profile member of Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's inner circle has been hired by Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann as his chief of staff and director of finance. Robert Alberty, 37, of Cortlandt, will join Hoehmann's staff on Jan. 2 with a $106,000 salary, down from Hoehmann's former chief of staff, Vincent Balascio, who earned $119,000, Hoehmann told the Daily Voice Friday. "I’m delighted we were able to find someone of Robert Alberty's caliber to join our team in Clarkstown," Hoehmann said. "I'm confident he will help find savings after working with a…

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by Kathy Reakes