One of the two men convicted of killing Pearl River’s Paula Bohovesky in 1980 has been ordered to live in Buffalo and maintain at least a three-county distance from Bohovesky’s 87 year-old mother who still lives in Pearl River. The Journal News reports Richard LaBarbera was scheduled to be released today, originally headed for Peekskill. Robert McCain was denied parole last month. Local officials had been hoping to get LaBarbera’s release overturned.
Ramapo and CUPON Officials to Meet and Tour Town this Week
Ramapo officials will be touring the town this week with members of the group “Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods” or “CUPON” and viewing properties the group feels are violating the law. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says they’ll be meeting tomorrow and he’s keeping an open mind about what he’ll see…
CUPON groups have been forming primarily in Ramapo but elsewhere as well to help prevent what they feel are violations of building codes within their areas. For more information visit CUPONrockland.org.
Thruway Overpass Painting to Begin this Week in South Nyack
Tappan Zee Constructors is scheduled to begin painting at the Thruway overpass at River Road this week in South Nyack. The work is scheduled between 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday and lane closures will not be required, but you might see some delays. The work is expected to be done in about five weeks.
Group to Present Findings of Pearl River Train Development Study at Town Board Meeting
The group that’s been studying the possibilities for the future of housing and commerce near and around the Pearl River train station will be presenting its findings at the Orangetown town board meeting tomorrow night. Orangetown supervisor Chris Day says they’re trying to find the right balance between residential and commercial to promote economic growth…
Several public hearings will follow to give people a chance to give feedback or offer other ideas. Tomorrow night’s meeting will be at Orangetown Town Hall at 7:30.
Clarkstown Police Tow Illegally Parked Cars as Rockland Lake Lot Fills Quickly on July 4th
Rockland Lake filled up pretty quickly yesterday as thousands came to enjoy the suburban beauty the county has to offer. The park’s North parking lot was closed by 1 in the afternoon and traffic was being diverted to the South parking lot. As promised, the Clarkstown police department had to tow some cars that were parked illegally. Last year overflow crowds resulted in out-of-towners using neighborhood yards as personal parking spaces.