From the Rockland County Business Journal Jan 26, 2025 “HUD says County and Spring Valley Violated a 2018 Voluntary Compliance Agreement That Resolved An Earlier Illegal Housing Complaint; County Says Compliance Was Impossible The United States government, on behalf of…
“On the heels of revelations that East Ramapo had a $30 million surplus after years of dire deficit predictions, Moody’s Investor Service has removed its “negative” outlook from the district’s poor bond rating. But Moody’s latest opinion was far from rosy for…
The following email notice was sent out by ROSA 4 Rockland November 14, 2024 On May 8, 2024 the Town Board of Ramapo passed RESOLUTION NO. 2024-203 approving $2,000,000 in bonds (!) to do a sweeping update of the Town’s Comprehensive…
“In all our interviews, it is clear that there is a disconnect between the District and Private Contractors,” the audit states. (The Journal News, October 28, 2024) “A recent state-ordered audit of East Ramapo’s transportation system turned up myriad safety and fiscal…
The following are unofficial results, last updated Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:07 AM. Passed – NY Constitutional Amendment 1 – Equal Protection of LawYes 61.8% No 38.2% NY State Senate District 38William Weber 52.7%Elijah Reichlin-Melnick 45.0% NY State Assembly District…
“After decades as a statewide leader in tax assessment, Scott Shedler announced Friday he is retiring from the town-appointed position. Shedler has worked for Ramapo for more than two decades ‒ interrupted by a year’s stint from June 2016 to September…
“A neighbors’ lawsuit asks a state court judge to derail a proposed 637-unit housing enclave with businesses and open space at the former Minisceongo Golf Course. The legal action claims Ramapo Town Board members violated New York state environmental regulations…
“East Ramapo’s school board on Wednesday evening passed a dramatic directive by the state Education Commissioner to increase the 2024-25 property tax levy to a total of 5.38%, more than four times higher than the 1% hike voters approved in June. The…
“East Ramapo has a new fiscal monitor, Shawn Farr, the New York State Department of Education announced Tuesday. The district has been under the watch of a monitor team for several years to address East Ramapo’s ongoing financial struggles and…
“The main formula used by Albany to distribute money to New York’s school districts — we’re talking $24.9 billion for the new school year — could finally be facing a major overhaul, or at least some nips and tucks. The…
