American Legion Post 1044 and Masonic War Vets Post 57 recently donated to the Home for Heroes veterans housing project in Orangetown. Shown in the photo is Post 1044 Commander Bruce Bogerd making a donation to Director of Home for Heroes Dr. John Lukens for $1,000 and Post 57 Commander Murry Cohen making donation of […]
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? […]
State pays construction, town does maintenance BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Town of Orangetown is partnering with the New York State Department of Transportation to extend the town’s pioneering Joseph B. Clarke Rail-Trail from Orangeburg to a new northern terminus in Blauvelt, adding another 1.6 miles to the popular recreational facility. […]
The Rockland County Health Department has lifted the boil water order for the addresses noted below in Piermont and Grandview. It is no longer necessary for the following customers to boil their water prior to consumption. Piermont Piermont Avenue   #790, 796, 814 Hester Street            All customers Orchard Terrace      All customers Station Lane –          # 15 Grandview River […]
BY KATHY KAHN Special to The Rockland Times Seeing is believing, but there was little tangible to see in the regional presentation on the state’s new budget presented in Orangetown last Friday. Local officials, along with Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D) joined Empire State Development president Ken Adams as he presented a Power Point wrap-up of […]
FROM CHRIS SMITH FOR TAX RECEIVER Chris Smith, a candidate for Orangetown Receiver of Taxes, has released a reform action plan that he will enact when elected. Smith’s plan has five components that are aimed at lowering taxes, cutting waste, and assisting senior citizen taxpayers during these tough economic times. “My plan focuses on five […]