March 18, 2026, marks the 235th Anniversary of our beloved Clarkstown, which was formally established by the New York State Legislature on March 18, 1791. From its beginnings as part of the Kakiat Patent in Orange County to its current status as the economic hub of Rockland County, Clarkstown’s journey is representative of the broader […]
For many years now, I have been pleading with the New York State Department of Transportation and working with our representatives in Albany to repair and repave the state roads that serve as major arteries in our town. In years past, a lack of funding has been a recurring excuse for the continued cycle we […]
As we celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6th, I am reminded of a very insightful quote from NBA legendary coach and player, Phil Jackson: “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” As Town Supervisor, I very quickly learned that it takes a […]
Over the course of my administration, the Town Board and I have purchased and protected over 40 acres of strategic land to be preserved as open space. In 2017 the town invested in 4.3 acres of property along Mountainview Avenue to create a park at the Bear Swamp Preserve and acquired approximately 30 acres to […]
I’m proud to announce that the Clarkstown Town Board voted unanimously to pass an unprecedented code enforcement legislative package at the February 10, 2026 meeting. This new legislation consists of four new measures that will substantially increase Clarkstown’s code enforcement strength and capabilities. As promised, my administration and the Town Council continue to build on […]
In 1976, President Gerald Ford designated the month of February as a time “to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Originally started as a week-long observance in 1926, Black History month is now a national celebration of the tremendous achievements and contributions of African-Americans in […]