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Town Justice Wants Civil Fines For West Hook Mountain Homeowner Who Cut Down Trees

August 26, 2021September 2, 2021rcbizjournal

Judge Says He Didn’t Want To Set Precedent That It’s Better To Beg For Forgiveness Rather Than Ask For Permission In The First Place

Citizens Urge Clarkstown To Consider Fate Of West Clarkstown Road Amid Several Proposals

May 22, 2021May 26, 2021rcbizjournal

Before the Clarkstown Planning Board last week greenlighted a development project on West Clarkstown Road, a handful of citizens urged board members to take into consideration a raft of proposed projects on that road and their more universal impact to traffic, sewer, water, and other environmental issues.

Suffern Property Owner Applies To NYS DEC Brownfield Program

May 16, 2021May 24, 2021rcbizjournal

A Suffern property owner has submitted a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for a site that housed dry cleaning businesses since the 1950s.

25 Percent Of Traditional Gas Stations Face Closure By 2035

May 5, 2021May 13, 2021rcbizjournal

A recent study by Boston Consulting Group reported that 25 percent of traditional gas stations nationwide face closure by 2035.

SUEZ Proceeds To Clarkstown Planning Board After Green Light From Advisory Committee

April 11, 2021April 19, 2021rcbizjournal

Following a meeting last week with Clarkstown’s planners and engineers, Suez Water New York has been given the green light to propose its plans for it headquarters at 162 Old Mill Road in West Nyack to the town Planning Board.

Tappan Teen Taps Into Slow Fashion Movement With Streetwear Company

October 5, 2020October 12, 2020rcbizjournal

Amid the boredom and frustration of schools being shuttered and friend fests on hold, 17-year-old Delyth Phillips of Tappan jumpstarted a slow-fashion lifestyle business she hopes will amount to doing good for the planet and becoming a profitable entrepreneur.