Public hearing set for June 13 on “full disclosure law” BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Orangetown is moving closer to adopting a “full disclosure” law, which mandates the actual owners of all real property in the township publicly identify themselves whenever they seek a building, zoning, planning or other land use approval. The […]
PRESS RELEASE Former Orangetown Supervisor Thom Kleiner announced Sunday that he is running as the Democratic candidate for Orangetown Supervisor in 2017. Kleiner, a Sparkill resident, won seven previous elections for supervisor and served in the position from 1996-2009. Speaking before a crowd of supporters at the Knights of Columbus hall in Blauvelt, he laid out his vision for […]
Based on unofficial results, the election is too close to call and the candidates are separated by a handful of votes. We expect that the election will be resolved following a thorough examination of paper ballots and I am committed to making sure that all legitimate votes are counted. Andy Stewart
PRESS RELEASE FROM SUPERVISOR ANDY STEWART Local parkland must be “alienated” by NYS before it can be used for other purposes. Earlier this year, the Town worked with the NYS Assembly and Senate to obtain passage of legislation that would give the Town the right to use the 65 acres of Broadacres lands for commercial […]
BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Campaigning for this fall’s election in Orangetown got off to a roaring startTuesday when Republican supervisor candidate Walter Wettje accused incumbent Democratic Supervisor Andrew Stewart of misusing town e-mail lists to solicit support for his private campaign events including a golf tournament and a barbeque. Stewart, a first […]
Note to Orangetown residents from Supervisor Andy Stewart Yes, that Bloomberg- It’s official! Bloomberg L.P. is developing a $435 million data center in our Corporate Park in Orangeburg! The data center will employ 80 professionals and pay up to $500,000 in annual taxes. Bloomberg L.P. considered more than 100 sites before selecting Orangetown. Why Orangetown? […]