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Clarkstown Awarded $315K USDOT Grant for Traffic Safety Plan

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Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and Congressman Mike Lawler announced that the Town of Clarkstown has secured $315,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to conduct its first comprehensive townwide traffic safety study.

The grant will fund the development of a Safety Action Plan aimed at identifying high-priority crash locations and recommending short-, medium-, and long-term safety improvements. The study will analyze crash data, map traffic patterns, and assess roadway conditions using evidence-based methods.

Community engagement will be a key component, with workshops planned in all four council wards, stakeholder advisory committees, and surveys distributed to residents and businesses. The findings will help the Planning and Traffic Board establish a points-based system to prioritize traffic safety projects, from improved signage to infrastructure upgrades.

“Ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors who drive on Clarkstown roads is a top priority,” Hoehmann said, noting the importance of federal support in launching the town’s first comprehensive safety plan.

Lawler said the funding will enable Clarkstown to take a data-driven approach to improving traffic and pedestrian safety, enhancing quality of life throughout Rockland County.

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Clarkstown Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl Launches Text Alerts for Tax Bill Updates

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August 9, 2026

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — Beginning with the new tax season on September 1, the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will offer residents a new and convenient way to receive updates about their tax bills directly by text message.

Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl announced that residents can opt in to the service by texting “TAXINFO” to 845-644-6899.

Once a resident’s tax bill is ready, those enrolled will receive a text message containing a link. Residents can then enter their property address to view their tax bill and, if they choose, make a payment online.

The new text notification system does not replace traditional mailed tax bills. Residents who sign up for the service will continue to receive their regular tax bill in the mail. The text alerts are intended to provide an additional and more convenient way for residents to know when their bills are available and access their information.

“Residents asked for a simpler way to receive tax bill information, and I’m proud that we were able to make it happen,” Wohl said.

Residents with questions about the new service can contact the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 845-639-2010.

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Flock Cameras in Rockland County: Safety Tool or Privacy Concern?

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August 8, 2026

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Flock cameras have become an increasingly debated topic across the country, including here in Rockland County.

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement to capture license plates and vehicle characteristics as vehicles pass by. Police can use the information to assist with investigations, including locating stolen vehicles, identifying vehicles associated with wanted suspects, helping find missing people and developing leads following crimes.

One of the cameras pictured is located outside The Shops at Nanuet in Clarkstown. A graphic from the website DeFlock also shows reported camera locations throughout the area.

Supporters say the technology can give police an important investigative tool and help solve crimes more quickly. Critics, however, have raised concerns about privacy and the collection of information about where people drive, even when they are not suspected of committing a crime.

The debate ultimately comes down to a question of public safety versus privacy.

What do you think? Are Flock cameras a valuable tool for law enforcement, or are they an intrusion on your privacy?

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