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NY DEC Opens Comment to Brownfield Cleanup Program For Haverstraw’s Chair Factory Project
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan from Haverstraw Community Chair Factory LLC for a site known as Haverstraw Chair Factory, site ID #C344093. This site is located in the Village of Haverstraw, within the County of Rockland, and is located at 30 Liberty Street and 87 Main Street.
Access the application, Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan and other relevant documents online through the DECinfo Locator. The documents also are available at the document repository located at the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, 85 Main Street, Haverstraw, NY, 10927.
There are several ways to comment on BCP applications.
Comments can be submitted to the site Project Manager Oliver Wolfe at 625 Broadway, 12th Floor, Albany, NY, 12233-7014; via email at oliver.wolfe@dec.ny.gov or by calling (518) 402-9732. All comments must be submitted by February 21, 2025.
Use this link and enter the site ID noted above to view site information.
What is the Brownfield Cleanup Program?
New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) is designed to encourage private-sector cleanups of brownfields and to promote their redevelopment as a means to revitalize economically blighted communities. The BCP is an alternative to “greenfield” (land not previously developed or contaminated) development and is intended to remove some of the barriers to, and provide tax incentives for, the redevelopment of brownfields. Since its inception (2003), the BCP has catalyzed the cleanup of more than 500 contaminated sites statewide and incentivized redevelopment. There are more than 550 active sites in the BCP.
St. Thomas Aquinas College Is New Host For Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center
St. Thomas Aquinas College is hosting the Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This collaboration underscores the College’s ongoing commitment to community engagement, economic development, and lifelong learning, the college says.
The Lower Hudson Valley SBDC has established its new home on St. Thomas Aquinas College’s campus in Sparkill, NY, providing small businesses in Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties with convenient access to free and confidential one-on-one advice, education, and research services. This move makes the college one of only two private higher education institutions in New York State to serve as an SBDC host site, joining a network traditionally hosted by CUNY and SUNY institutions.
“We are honored to partner with the SBDC and welcome them to our campus,” said College President Ken Daly. “This collaboration strengthens our mission of fostering workforce development and experiential learning while providing valuable opportunities for our students. Together, we will help empower local businesses, drive job creation, and make a positive impact on our region’s economy.”
The SBDC had approximately 570 active small business clients in the Lower Hudson Valley in 2024, offering tailored assistance to help entrepreneurs navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve success. This led to more than $7.8 million in capital impact for these clients. Through this partnership, St. Thomas Aquinas College students will also benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including internships and cooperative education roles, as well as expanded access to entrepreneurial resources.
“This marks our first new center in New York State in over 15 years, and we’re excited to partner with the visionary leadership at St. Thomas Aquinas College,” said Sonya Smith, State Director of the New York SBDC. “Together, we aim to create a hub of expertise and education that will empower small businesses and drive economic growth across the Lower Hudson Valley.”
Louis Scamardella, Center Director of the Lower Hudson Valley SBDC, added: “This partnership with STAC is an opportunity for us to tap into the skills and creative talents of the STAC student body and faculty to deliver the highest quality advisement to the small business community in Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties.”
For over 40 years, the New York SBDC has empowered small businesses by providing expert guidance and resources. As the new host site, St. Thomas Aquinas College will amplify this mission while enhancing its brand awareness and promoting its diverse academic programs to the business community.
For more information about the SBDC, visit stac.edu/sbdc.
Part Two of “Renaissance Man: The Foundation of Family” (Director’s Cut) Premieres Feb. 1 at Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Theater
Award-winning documentarian Joe Allen, together with Cinematographer and Editor Chris Kehnle and Associate Producer Maria Vanessa Cipolla, is set to unveil the second in the four-part documentary series on the life and career of Dr. Edmund W. Gordon.
“Renaissance Man: The Foundation of Family” will have its exclusive premiere and reception on Feb. 1st at Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Theater.
This second film will examine Dr. Gordon’s early life in Goldsboro, North Carolina and his adult life, with his wife Dr. Susan Gitt Gordon and four children in Skyview Acres in Pomona. The first installment in the four-part series chronicling the extraordinary life and career of this towering figure in education and psychology, premiered last September.
Following the premiere, a reception will allow attendees to engage directly with Dr. Gordon, the film’s production team, and other distinguished guests. Light refreshments will be served as guests celebrate the second film’s release and the rich legacy of Dr. Gordon.
“This film captures the impact Dr. Gordon’s childhood and adult life had on the way he has lived his life and how the 70+year partnership he had with his beloved wife, Susan, shaped his career and his parenting” said director Joe Allen. “It is an honor to share this part of his story.”
The film and the premiere event are made possible through the support of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., the County of Rockland, and The Fund for East Ramapo’s Public School Students, established by Latham and Watkins.
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Theatre
145 College Road Suffern, N.Y. 10901
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renaissance-man-tickets-1086160979729?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
