Judge Scott Ugell said on Thursday he was satisfied with the global settlement presented to him on Tuesday, but would not close the case. The judge asked both parties to return to court on Sept. 21, where the town would present an estimated amount of compensation for the time spent by town employees who worked […]
The Town of Clarkstown proposed a settlement with the property owner of 20 Old Stone Road, who is accused of illegally destroying an estimated 125 town trees, illegally adding a second floor story to his house, and performing other unpermitted work at or around his property. Judge Scott Ugell adjourned the hearing to take time […]
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 […]
Firehouse in major need of upgrades and repairs On Sunday, February 9, the Valley Cottage Fire Department (VCFD) and Fire District held an Open House to provide the community with an opportunity to examine conditions at the VCFD’s almost 50-year-old firehouse located at 20 Lake Road in Valley Cottage. The VCFD has served its community […]
Firehouse in major need of upgrades and repairs The Valley Cottage Fire Department has served its community since 1914, providing critical 24/7 emergency service to residents. Currently, the volunteers operate from a firehouse that has been minimally updated since its construction almost 50 years ago. It lacks much of the space and equipment needed for […]
By popular demand, Avi Nagin, violinist and Itay Goren, pianist will return performing works by Mozart, Brahms, Chopin and others, in a free concert on November 13, 2018 at 10:30 am at Valley Cottage Library, 110 Rt. 303., Valley Cottage, NY. Mr. Nagin, violinist, has collaborated with the Ebène and Orion Quartets and appeared with the Princeton, […]