Rockland could be facing a lawsuit from second amendment advocates for allegedly denying concealed-carry pistol permits for some residents. News 12 reports veterans, members of the Orthodox Jewish community and others claim the practice is unconstitutional. The County Clerk’s office saw a spike in pistol permit applications following the Hanukkah stabbing in Monsey. The county told News 12 it’s a judicial issue, not a county issue, and had no further comment.
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Pascack Ridge Housing Development to be Discussed in Ramapo Tonight
The Pascack Ridge housing project is up for discussion tonight in Ramapo. The 290-home project targeted for Spring Valley needs a zoning change, and that’ll be discussed at tonight’s workshop and town board meeting. Residents are concerned about the project’s impact on the environment, traffic, taxes and other issues. The workshop is being held tonight at 5:30 followed by the town board meeting at 6:30 at Ramapo Town Hall.
NYC Congestion Pricing May be Delayed
That congestion pricing plan scheduled to start early next year in the city may be delayed. The feds haven’t decided yet whether a complete environmental impact statement, which could take years, or an abridged version, is necessary. Without the decision, WCBS says congestion pricing may not be able to move forward in January. Congestion pricing would create a toll for all vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district.
Ramapo Performing Arts Center to Host Inspiring Black History Month Performance
In honor of Black History Month, the Town of Ramapo is hosting a two-act drama inspired by a true story. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says a theater company in 1821 became the first to cast a black actor in the title role of Othello…
Performances are being held on February 20th, 21st, and 22nd at the Ramapo Performing Arts Center on Main Street in Spring Valley. For ticket information visit ShadesRep.com or call 845-675-8044.
Area Lawmakers Call for Passage of “Alyssa’s Law” to Require Silent Alarms in Public Schools
Area lawmakers held a press conference last week to call for every school in the state to have silent alarms in case of an active shooter or other emergency. The event marked the second anniversary of the Parkland school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead. Rockland and Westchester state senator David Carlucci said “Alyssa’s Law’s” requirement for silent alarms would help keep things orderly in case of an emergency, instead of inducing panic…
Rockland assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, who sponsors the assembly version of the bill, said thoughts and prayers are not enough to protect students…
“Alyssa’s Law” is named for 14 year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the victims at Parkland. Alyssa was 16 year-old Rockland resident Jadyn Turner’s cousin. Jadyn said school shootings happen far too often…
“Alyssa’s Law” has bills in the Senate and Assembly, they are both being discussed in committees and have not yet come to their floors for a vote.