Governor Announces Selection of TZ Bridge Review Team

County Transportation Commissioner Appointed to Team Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday a selection review team for the new bridge to replace the Tappan Zee. The review team consists of renowned artists and architects, under the auspices of the New York State Council of the Arts. These team members will review proposed bridge designs […]

Public Loses Interest as Tappan Zee Bridge’s Public Meetings Continue

Public Loses Interest as Tappan Zee Bridge’s Public Meetings Continue

Dwindling attendance at Haverstraw for meeting #35 BY SARA GILBERT Yet another meeting was held on the Tappan Zee Bridge by Governor Andrew Cuomoโ€™s team. This one, the 35th, was at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22 at Haverstrawโ€™s Town Hall on Rosman Road and only nine people were in attendance. The new Tappan Zee […]

TZ Meetings Continue, Metropolitan Transportation Council Approval Announced for New Bridge

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Representatives of public and private organizations involved in the forthcoming Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project held a community outreach meeting at the Ramapo Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday August 21 to inform local residents of recent plans and developments, including the clearing of a major hurtle to the bridgeโ€™s development […]

Public Hearing Held in New City Discuss Plans for New Tappan Zee Bridge

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Representatives of public and private organizations held a community outreach meeting at the New City Library at 6 p.m. on August 14, 2012 to inform local residents of recent developments in the forthcoming project to replace the Tappan Zee Bridge. The meeting was directed by a three-person panel consisting of Special Advisor […]

Tappan Zee Bridge Meeting Addresses Businesses Issues

Tappan Zee Bridge Meeting Addresses Businesses Issues

BY SARA GILBERT The Rockland Business Association hosted a meeting at Dominican College in Orangeburg on Thursday, July 26 to discuss concerns and answer questions local businesses might have about the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Brian Conybeare, who was appointed as special advisor for the bridge project by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday, July 23, […]

Vanderhoef Addresses Business Leaders at RBA Luncheon

BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA The monthly luncheon for the Rockland Business Association was held last Thursday, July 19 at the Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, N.Y. Guest speaker Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef touched upon areas of concern, such as the possible closing of the Summit Park nursing home, and the constructions of the new […]