By Town Supervisor George Hoehmann So it’s that time of year to review the assessment of your property. Every year, under New York State Real Property Tax law, property owners have the ability to question their assessment for free. Many people do not realize that this is something that you can do on your own and […]
By Town Supervisor George Hoehmann This April there are three important holidays converging that encourage many of us to pause and reflect, making this a uniquely introspective time. Judaism, Christianity and Islam, three of the major world religions, not only mark significant Holy Days this month, but also share a common ancestor: Abraham. It’s remarkable […]
New York fell victim to the final strike of Hurricane Ida Wednesday night. At least nine people died in New York City and New Jersey. In Rockland, 85 people were rescued from vehicles submerged in the floods. County Executive Ed Day and New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency. Day asked residents […]
Rockland’s leading health officials, politicians, and law enforcement personnel were in attendance for the phase two opening of the FJ Borelli Family Emergency Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. The occasion was celebrated by a dedication ceremony, organized by Dr. Mark E. Geller, President and CEO of Nyack Hospital, on Tuesday. Dr. Geller was joined […]
In written statements to the Rockland County Times, the Town Building Inspector and Town Supervisor’s Office provided new updates regarding unapproved land developments at West Hook Mountain. Both offices confirmed that the previously unauthorized second floor addition to 20 Old Stone Road has now been issued a building permit. “The Building Permit was issued,” said […]
After alleged illegal activity on town-owned property at West Hook mountain was brought to light by community activists, the Town of Clarkstown has been working to resolve issues of unpermitted development and illegal tree removal. On June 1, Judge Scott Ugell heard one of the three charges in the case against the property owner of […]