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Assemblyman Lawler and Schmitt Send Letter to Thruway Authority Supporting Chick-Fil-A at Thruway Travel Plazas

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PEARL RIVER, NY – Rockland County Assemblyman Mike Lawler and Colin J. Schmitt and other Members of the Assembly sent a letter to the New York State Thruway Authority supporting the newly announced renovation of all travel plazas/rest areas including the addition of Chick-fil-A restaurants.

 

Full text of letter:

July 13, 2021

Matthew J. Driscoll, Executive Director
NYS Thruway Authority
via email

Dear Executive Director Driscoll:

Recently it was announced that the first phase of a statewide privately funded $300 million dollar Thruway travel plaza/rest area renovation project will begin. The news was widely applauded and welcomed, especially with the disclosure that numerous new restaurant and dining options will be included for Thruway travelers and area residents.

We are contacting you to express our support for the decision to include Chick-fil-A as an additional dining option.

Chick-fil-A has been ranked as America’s top fast-food restaurant for the seventh year in a row by The American Customer Satisfaction Index. Also, a Harris poll has found that for the sixth year in a row Americans have ranked Chick-fil-A the top chicken restaurant in the country.

Its food is extremely popular, generating business and attention within wide ranges of its locations, and Chick-fil-A is known for great customer service.

The company is also well regarded for its treatment of employees, considering them like family, and guaranteeing every Sunday off for each employee and operator.

While some of our colleagues in the State Legislature have attempted to recast your decision in an ideological context to advance their own political agendas, rest assured that the decision to add Chick-fil-A has broad public support and has generated excitement among both our constituents and Thruway travelers.

If you have any questions or we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to call 845-469-6929.

Sincerely,

Colin J. Schmitt
Member of Assembly, 99th District

Joseph Angelino
Member of Assembly, 122nd District

Joe DeStefano
Member of the Assembly, 3rd District

Jodi Giglio
Member of the Assembly, 2nd District

John Lemondes
Member of Assembly, 126th District

David McDonough
Member of Assembly, 14th District

Edward P. Ra
Member of Assembly, 19th District

Matthew Simpson
Member of Assembly, 114th District

Christopher S. Friend
Member of Assembly, 124th District

Mike Lawler
Member of Assembly, 97th District

Brian D. Manktelow
Member of Assembly, 130th District

Michael Montesano
Member of Assembly, 15th District

Michael Reilly
Member of Assembly, 62nd District

Chris Tague
Member of Assembly, 102nd District

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The Mill at Sutter’s Airmont: Tuesday Wing Night Is Back

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The Mill at Sutter’s in Airmont is under new management and entering a new chapter following a full renovation of the historic location.

The property, which dates back to 1983, officially debuted under its new team in May 2026. The newly renovated restaurant is operating as a full-service sports bar, with an emphasis on food, drinks, live music and a late-night menu.

As part of the changes, The Mill at Sutter’s is bringing back Wing Night. Every Tuesday, customers can enjoy 75-cent wings all day, with a choice of sauces and a selection of cold drinks.

Wing Night is available every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., dine-in only.

The restaurant is inviting the local community to visit the renovated space, check out the new management team and enjoy the weekly special as The Mill at Sutter’s continues its next chapter in Airmont.

With a history dating back more than four decades, a newly renovated space and plans for expanded food and entertainment options, The Mill at Sutter’s is looking to establish itself as a destination for dining, sports and nightlife in the local community.

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Expert Tips to Refresh Your Garden for the Rest of Summer

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After weeks of summer heat and frequent rain, many gardens across Rockland County, Bergen County and the Hudson Valley are beginning to show signs of stress. Fortunately, a few simple maintenance steps can help restore color and keep landscapes looking their best through late summer and into fall.

The gardening experts at Down to Earth Living Garden Center in Pomona recommend removing spent flowers to encourage new blooms, feeding flowering plants with a bloom booster fertilizer, and pruning spring-flowering shrubs that have already finished blooming.

For an instant burst of color, consider adding late-season favorites like Black-Eyed Susans, zinnias, hydrangeas and fresh hanging baskets. Gardeners are also encouraged to plant milkweed, an essential plant for monarch butterflies, and provide a shallow water source for birds, butterflies and bees during hot weather.

Containers and hanging baskets should be checked frequently, as they often require extra watering during periods of intense heat. If plants have reached the end of their flowering season, replacing them with fresh blooms can quickly brighten outdoor spaces.

With summer sales underway, it’s also a great time to update patios and backyards with discounted outdoor furniture, umbrellas, décor and statuary.

Down to Earth Living Garden Center also offers personalized gardening advice. Customers are encouraged to bring photos or inspiration for their outdoor spaces, and the center’s team can help select the right plants, containers and décor. The garden center’s expanded indoor plant showroom is open for the season, and free repotting is available with the purchase of any plant or pot.

Located at 1040 Route 45 in Pomona, N.Y. For more information, call 845-354-8500 or visit www.dteliving.com.

 

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