Street Fair
June 11th
10am-5pm
Main Street New City
Town of Clarkstown
Clarkstown Town Hall
10 Maple Avenue
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-2000
town.clarkstown.ny.us
Press Release & Letter – SENATORS WEBER AND ROLISON DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AND URGENT ACTION TO ADDRESS HV HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Please find the attached press release regarding the ongoing humanitarian emergency in the Hudson Valley and a letter to Governor Hochul from Senators Weber and Rolison, who represent the areas impacted. Both Senators have set aside time for media availability.
Water Main Break in New City Causes Road Closures
A major water main break occurred today on North Main Street near New City Gardens in New City. The Clarkstown Police Department is currently on the scene managing the situation.
The break has resulted in a significant amount of water flooding the road, leading to a temporary road closure from Cavalry Drive to New Hempstead Road until further notice. The disruption is expected to cause delays and residents are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.
Veolia Water, the company responsible for water management in much of Rockland County NY, is responding to the emergency. In situations like this (according to Veolia’s website), Their primary role is to “improve operations, mitigate risk, improve infrastructure, and decrease operational costs, thereby ensuring a swift and efficient response to emergencies.”
This partnership model allows local governments to maintain ownership and control while Veolia handles the day-to-day operations and maintenance of infrastructure.
As of now, it is unclear how long the repairs will take, but Veolia is expected to work diligently to restore the water service as quickly as possible.
Residents are advised to stay tuned for further updates.
Human Rights Commissioner Chiimbwe Named Member of Mid-Hudson Hate & Bias Prevention Regional Council
New City, NY- The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day congratulate our County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe for being named a member of the Mid-Hudson Hate & Bias Prevention Regional County.
New York State Division of Human Rights invited Commissioner Chiimbwe to be a member of the Mid-Hudson Hate and Bias Prevention Regional Council.
“Without question Commissioner Chiimbwe has extensive experience working across cultural lines and with extremely diverse communities,” said County Executive Day. “We are confident that his prior experience will give him a necessary advantage in his role as Mid-Hudson Hate and Bias Prevention Regional Council.”
The statewide network will help guide the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit’s work of community building with the goal of addressing and preventing hate and bias incidents in our state.
“It is with deep humility that I accept the invitation to participate on the Mid-Hudson Hate and Bias Prevention Council,” said Commissioner Chiimbwe. “This invitation is emblematic of Rockland County’s illustrious leadership and commitment to preventing all forms of hate in our communities. As I interact with the action points of the Council, I am looking forward to engaging all voices from across Rockland.”
The first meeting for the Mid-Hudson Hate and Bias Prevention Council is scheduled for June 12th.
Road Closure: Townline Road
A Rockland County culvert replacement project on Townline Rd. in West Nyack that began on Monday April 17, will require a road closure for approximately three months. Townline Rd is closed between Sickletown Rd and Worthington Ct. Please find alternative routes or follow the detours during this time.