A Thurgood Marshall Human Rights Monument was unveiled Thursday in New City.
Thurgood Marshall monument unveiled
New City
New City is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York, United States, part of the New York Metropolitan Area. An affluent suburb of New York City, the hamlet is located 18 miles (29 km) north of the city at its closest point, Riverdale, Bronx. Within Rockland County, New City is located north of Bardonia, northeast of Nanuet, east of New Square and New Hempstead, south of Garnerville and Haverstraw village, and west, straight across Lake DeForest, of Congers. New City's population was 33,559 at the 2010 census,[1] making it the 14th most populous CDP/hamlet in the state of New York.[2]
New City is the county seat, and most populous community of Rockland County[3] and the location of the Clarkstown Police Department, Sheriff's office and corrections facility. The downtown area is one of the main business districts in the county. The ZIP code of New City is 10956.
India Day Parade to be held August 14th
The India Cultural Society of Rockland will host its India Day Parade on Saturday, August 14th at 11am in New City.
Hi Tor Contributes Funding to New Shelter Building
Checks for $472,578 Presented to County Executive Day
New City, NY, – Pit bull mix Roo presented Rockland County Executive Ed Day with two checks totaling $472,578 at the Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona to be used for the construction of a new shelter building.
“We are so thankful to Hi Tor and all of the folks who donated to their shelter fund over the years for this contribution,” said County Executive Day. “We will put this funding to good use in building the new state of the art facility to care for our County’s animals. We had expected roughly $350,000 from Hi Tor, so this amount is a pleasant surprise which will reduce the amount of County tax dollars going to the project.”
“We are proud to be able to contribute the nearly half a million dollars in our shelter fund to this important work; all thanks to our many generous supporters. On behalf of the Hi Tor Animal Care Center Board of Directors, we want to extend our appreciation to County Executive Day, the County Legislature and all of Rockland County for realizing the need and urgency in building a new shelter here at Hi Tor. Many of our animals have already had such a hard little life by the time they join us, and we are now overjoyed for them. We are so looking forward to a great place for our animals, volunteers, and staff,” said Hi Tor Board President Debbie DiBernardo.
Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates Architects has provided progress design plans and specifications calling for a new ~14,000 square foot shelter (see attached rendering) replacing the current 4,000 square foot facility. Upon receipt of the final design plans and specifications Rockland County will then solicit bids and a construction contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The new facility will be built to accommodate future expansion if necessary.
A total of $8.3 million has been budgeted for the new shelter. Funding has been secured from the following sources:
- $472,578 from Hi Tor Shelter Fund
- $500,000 in grant funding from Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski
- $500,000 in grant funding from the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund
- $6.9 million in Rockland Capital Project Funding
“We know that our dogs and cats are in need of an upgrade, and we will soon be able to provide them with the best available care in a space more than three times the size of their current facility. We expect to have shovels in the ground by late fall of this year and are extremely excited about this collaborative effort which is a critical shared service between Rockland County and the Towns. Despite the fact that County government is not required to build or maintain a shelter, having the County take the leadership role and build this new facility means that the Towns will not have the burden of building their own shelters or finding alternative plans at a significant cost; a clear savings for residents and a victory for the animals we all care about,” said County Executive Day.
While Roo, the pit bull mix, is in the process of being adopted there are numerous cats, dogs and other small animals at Hi Tor in need of a loving home. To learn more about pet adoption from Hi Tor visit their website: https://www.hitor.org/adopt-a-pet
Vaccinate Rockland Youth initiative launched at Albertus Magnus
Ramapo Supervisor Michael B. Specht, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Stony Point Superviosr Jim Monaghan and Haverstraw Supervisor Howard T. Phillips, Jr, along with County Executive Ed Day and Dr. Mary P. Leahy of Good Samaritan Hospital and Monsignor Joseph LaMorte, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese, to launch the Vaccinate Rockland Youth initiative at Albertus Magnus High School. Eight students received the vaccine and became Vaccine Ambassadors for Rockland County.
Gale Pisha Named 2021 County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer
New City, NY, – County Executive Ed Day and the Division of Environmental Resources presented the 24th County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Nanuet resident Gale Pisha during a ceremony at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City.
“While we have faced many challenges this year, one of the unexpected benefits of our situation is that many more residents are exploring our county parks and other natural environments that they may not have taken the time to visit in the past,” said County Executive Ed Day. “This year’s winner, Gale Pisha, has adapted to our challenges with ‘virtual hikes’ and ‘campfires.’”
The virtual events developed by Gale events have seen dozens of participants join together online after a day of safe and socially distant hikes to share experiences, tips on places to explore and foster a deeper connection to each other and to nature.
“Gale’s leadership was instrumental in defeating the proposed desalinization plant in Haverstraw that would have taken drinking water from the Hudson River. More recently she has served as Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter where she focuses on reviewing new legislation and helps to set statewide priorities for the 54,000-member group,” said County Executive Day. “And while Gale is deeply involved in statewide issues, she takes that experience and knowledge and applies it here at home.”
A serviceberry tree was planted in her honor at Kennedy Dells County Park.
Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award Winner Gale Pisha spoke to the connection between the environment and all major sectors of life urging that, “we as officials, activists, and citizens must keep in mind the environmental relationships to everything else both in our personal lives and societal decisions as we act each day.”
Legislator Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman of the Environmental Committee of the Rockland County Legislature presented Gale with a Distinguished Service Award and said, “Gale epitomizes the best and most dedicated of community volunteers and has a wonderful sense of humor as well. She lives and breathes environmental stewardship, with never a thought of public recognition for herself. What an honor to know and applaud her!”
“Gale is known for her patience and willingness to listen to every viewpoint, even with the most complicated and murky situations. Rockland and all of New York State are extremely lucky to have a leader and advocate like Gale Pisha watching out for our natural environment. And so, on behalf of the people of Rockland, and the future generations of Rocklanders to come, I thank you for your dedication and hard work preserving and protecting this County,” concluded County Executive Day.