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Clarkstown Sets Record with Over $261,000 in 2025 Code Enforcement Fines

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New City, NY – Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann announced that the town secured over $261,000 in code enforcement fines in 2025, marking the largest annual total ever collected for code enforcement actions.

The Town Attorney’s office prosecutes code violations in justice court, seeking fines that can reach tens of thousands of dollars. In cases involving extreme safety risks or serious violations, additional action is taken in the State Supreme Court.

Supervisor Hoehmann stated,

“Clarkstown continues to enforce our code and safety standards across the town. If you violate our laws, we will hold you accountable. This year alone, we have secured over $261,000 in fines for code enforcement actions. I want to thank our code enforcement officers and our Town Attorney team for their diligent work to protect our neighborhoods. Do not violate the code in Clarkstown – we will hold you accountable.”

Town Attorney Kevin Conway added,

“Supervisor Hoehmann and the Town Board have prioritized code enforcement prosecutions. Our code enforcement team has handled multiple cases, including illegal occupancy, residential overcrowding, failure to comply with rental registry requirements, and zoning violations, with record fines levied. The Town, through its various departments, will continue to vigorously pursue these cases with an enhanced enforcement staff to make Clarkstown a safer place to live.”

Looking ahead to 2026, the town plans to expand its code enforcement staff and Town Attorney capabilities to ensure violators are held accountable and Clarkstown neighborhoods remain safe for all residents.

If you are aware of a potential code violation, please report it to the town through its MyClarkstown 311 App or calling the Building Department at 845-639-2100.

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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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