Clarkstown nabs Ramapo town assessor for vacant slot

Scott Shedler has been the assessor of Ramapo for 20 years; now he’s moving on to the same position in Clarkstown. Town Supervisor George Hoehmann told the Rockland County Times “Scott is considered one of the best assessors in New York State. He’s an expert, honest and a straight shooter with a reputation for being […]

DePrisco Rebuffs Carlucci’s victory claim on East Ramapo School District

DePrisco Rebuffs Carlucci’s victory claim on East Ramapo School District

Tom DePrisco, candidate for the 38th Senate District in New York, released the following statement in reaction to passage of East Ramapo legislation sponsored by Senator David Carlucci: “The proposed last-minute legislation (S8131 / A10723) that it is supposed to provide $3 million relief for the East Ramapo School District is a total disgrace and […]

Both Houses Pass Jaffee Bill that Would Allow School Districts to Collect Property Taxes, While Saving Taxpayer Dollars

PRESS RELEASE Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Rockland) announced passage of legislation she sponsored that would amend the town law to allow a school district to collect its own taxes instead of the town with proper notice. “This legislation will allow the school district to determine what method of tax collection is most effective and efficient for […]

WARD WARS IN CLARKSTOWN

BY JACOB SCHNEIDER Clarkstown citizens were heated on Tuesday, June 7 during a public hearing over boundary lines for a new ward system established in Clarkstown. Some were angry with the town board’s desire and later decision to pass a local law giving the town control over establishing ward district boundary lines, potentially resulting in […]