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Even though she was aware that the people she was with were armed and prepared to kill, she went through with the Nanuet Mall Brinks robbery anyway. That’s according to a report in the New York Post earlier this week, confirming what local officials have been saying for years. That convicted terrorist Judith Clark knew her co-defendants were armed and she was just as guilty in the deaths of three people that day. The Post said that’s what she told the parole board in her latest parole hearing but she was released anyway. The Post said the three-member panel voted 2-1 to let Clark out of prison.

A judge ruled last week that a Stony Point Dunkin’ Donuts can move forward with expansion plans. The coffee shop on Willow Grove Road was given the green light by the planning board last year to triple in size. News 12 reports neighbors think it’s too crowded as it is, and the expansion will only draw more traffic. A lawyer for the shop’s owner says improvement plans will make the traffic flow better.

While the audits for the town of Ramapo’s 2015 records were complete in March, the 2016 audits could be ready in a few weeks. That’s according to town supervisor Michael Specht…

The 2015 financial audits showed the town had about an $8.7 million deficit. Ramapo officials expected the operating deficits from 2016 through 2018 to be smaller.

The Tappan, Palisades and Orangeburg libraries in Orangetown will be holding a blood drive tomorrow. The drives are open to those 16 years of age or older, walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. The hours are from noon to 6pm tomorrow at each library. Visit TappanLibrary.org or call 845-359-3877 for more information.

If you’re looking for some fireworks you’ll find them tonight in Nanuet. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says Nanuet High School is the place, and night-time, is the right time…

There’ll also be a performance by the band “FDR Drive.” People usually start showing up around 6pm and the fireworks should start around 9pm.