Town Justice Wants Civil Fines For West Hook Mountain Homeowner Who Cut Down Trees
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
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Rockland County Government/Regulations
Clarkstown & Valley Cottage Homeowner On West Hook Mountain Reach A Settlement That Includes Tree Replacement
The Town of Clarkstown and a Valley Cottage resident who built an illegal addition and allegedly cut down a swath of trees on town land have agreed on a settlement to resolve legal issues that have been both before the town court for several months, as well as allegations that are beyond the court’s jurisdiction.
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ACOR Artists Featured In Palisades Center, Toys “R” Us At Macy’s, Briefs
Palisades Center And Arts Council Of Rockland Partner To Feature Local Artists; Macy’s To Put Toys “R” Us Shops Under Its Roof
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North River Shipyard Sues Village of Upper Nyack Over New Noise Law
North River Shipyard is suing the Village of Upper Nyack for $8 million over a noise law it says will hobble its business. Graefe and Sons Corp. (dba North River Shipyard) and Van Houten Holding Corp., owners of the business and property respectively, has accused the village of violating constitutional rights to due process and free speech.
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Local Investor Seeks To Acquire Sunnyside Bancorp, Teen Talent For Workforce, Briefs
Local Investor Seeks To Acquire Sunnyside Bancorp, Teen Talent For Workforce, Briefs
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns; Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Steps In
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he will resign after a scathing report from the state’s attorney general documented multiple accusations of sexual harassment against women.
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Jamaican & Rockland Leaders Celebrate Island Nation’s Independence And The Benefit Of Interdependence
Dignitaries from Jamaica and Rockland County gathered last week at a “hastily” planned event at Nyack Seaport to celebrate the 59th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence and the 31st anniversary of JAMCCAR, a local organization that works to promote the island’s interests in the county.
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Cuomo Urging Local Govt/Schools To Enact Vaccination Policies; Palisades Center Seeks Reduction In Tax Assessment In Court
Cuomo Urging Local Govt/Schools To Enact Vaccination Policies; Palisades Center Seeks Reduction In Tax Assessment In Court
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District Attorney Raids Hi Tor Animal Shelter; Exec. Director Quits
The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday at the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona.
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Traffic Concerns Raised Over Proposed Yeshiva On West Clarkstown Road
Application for Yeshiva, which has been before the board since 2018, elicited a large crowd because West Clarkstown Road, and surrounding streets, are under great strain with current and proposed development.
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