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.
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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.
Former Bus Company Owner Appeals Bribery Conviction
The former owner of a Rockland bus company found guilty of federal bribery and corruption charges is appealing his conviction. 52 year-old Richard Brega got 50 months in prison in December following a three-week trial. Berga wants a new trial, claiming he was convicted on insufficient evidence. US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman says Brega falsely claimed he was maintaining Rockland BOCES buses and bribed a BOCES employee to approve phony invoices.
2019 NYS Legislative Session: Wins and Losses
As he looks back on the 2019 legislative session, a Rockland Assemblyman says there were wins and losses for the year. Ken Zebrowski says he’s happy about passing a bill that modernizes fire inspections for private and public schools…
Congestion pricing for the city was approved for 2021, and while it’s not yet known how much commuters will be charged, Rockland Business Association CEO Al Samuels predicts Rocklanders will be hit hard…
Congestion pricing will place an additional toll on drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th street.