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Haverstraw Man Charged in Ball Field Burglary
Haverstraw, NY – A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Municipal Ball Field after authorities said two pieces of power equipment were stolen from a building at the village-owned recreational facility. The Haverstraw Police Department said officers responded to the Manny Lopez Baseball Field…
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Rising Energy Costs Take Center Stage in NY-17 Race
Pearl River, NY – Rising electricity costs in Rockland County and across the Hudson Valley are becoming an issue in the race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, with an advocacy organization criticizing Republican Rep. Mike Lawler’s voting record while Lawler and his campaign argue that state energy policies are primarily responsible for higher utility…
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Rockland Unemployment Rate Stands at 3.7 Percent
New City, NY – Rockland County’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 percent in July, according to preliminary local labor statistics released Tuesday by the New York State Department of Labor, as the Hudson Valley continued to show relatively low unemployment and growth in several major employment sectors. The latest figures provide a snapshot of the…
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Clarkstown Proposes Six-Month Building Moratorium
New City, NY – The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced a proposed six-month building moratorium that would temporarily restrict approvals for certain larger development projects while town officials review zoning regulations, infrastructure needs and long-term land-use plans. The Town Board has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed moratorium for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30…
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Welfare League and Hudson Valley DDSO to Host Summer Night Dance in Thiells
THIELLS, N.Y. — The Welfare League and Hudson Valley DDSO will bring the community together for an evening of music, dancing and summer fun during a Summer Night Dance on Friday, August 21. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wilbur Road Building 5 in Thiells and will feature a DJ…
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Clarkstown Proposes Six-Month Building Moratorium
New City, NY – The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced a proposal for a six-month building moratorium that would temporarily restrict approvals for certain large-scale residential, commercial and industrial development projects while town officials review zoning regulations, infrastructure needs and long-term preservation plans. A public hearing on the proposed local law is scheduled for Sept.…