County Legislature gives blessing to housing initiative

Resolution amended to remove contentious language, passes on second go BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Following two spirited debates and scathing criticism from firefighters, the Rockland County Legislature agreed to pass a memorializing resolution expressing support for an initiative which aims to crack down on illegal housing. A new version of the law was […]

Two men arrested for possession of stolen gas meter parts

NANUET – Quick thinking by Clarkstown Police netted two men who now stand accused of stealing and attempting to sell gas meter parts belonging to Orange and Rockland. Antonio Antonetti, 33, and Adolphe Fedler, 31, both of Spring Valley, were arrested on Monday after they allegedly swiped the parts, which were valued at about $1,000, […]

Mystery Surrounds Name Change at Nyack Hotel

Mystery Surrounds Name Change at Nyack Hotel

STORY AND PHOTO BY JANIE ROSMAN UPDATED June 1, 2015 NYLO Hotels has handed its Nyack keys to new management. The property at 400 High Avenue will open as Time Hotel with 132 rooms, a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, and fitness facilities. Developer WY Management is billing the hotel as a getaway destination where visitors […]

Orange Avenue housing project takes major steps toward finalization

Village Board approves raft of clearances and negotiated deals BY MICHAEL RICONDA SUFFERN– A major housing development which aims to draw affluent commuter residents into the Village of Suffern received a number of major approvals, according to Village Trustee Ed Markunas and a May 21 announcement by the development group that has pushed for the […]

Four childhood friends making a difference, one home for a vet at a time

Four childhood friends making a difference, one home for a vet at a time

BY JANIE ROSMAN What better way to move into a new home than with a welcoming party from your new neighbors. Since 2006 Building Homes for Heroes® — founded by Clarkstown South High School alumni and childhood friends — made a significant difference in the lives of wounded American service members and their families by […]