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Palisade Center Owners, Seeking Retail Space, Sue Clarkstown
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. --Â The owners of Palisades Center have sued Clarkstown over what they are calling an "illegal" convenant that prevents them from improving the mall without a pubic referendum, according to a report by lohud.com.
Eklecco Newco LLC, which is affiliated with Syracuse-based Pyramid Companies, said it has been battling for years to convert 250,000 square feet of unused space in the West Nyack mall into new retail stores, lohud.com reported.
The town, which had wanted Eklecco to close down several flood-prone roads at the site, got it to agree to the convenant in 1996 -…
Wappinger, Union Officials Meeting On Highway Department Situation
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Wappinger officials and union representatives were expected to have a sit-down today on the situation roiling the town’s highway department, according to a report by The Poughkeepsie Journal.
The department is facing a potential shake-up in the wake of two harassment complaints – one launched by Craig Bova, an employee, and the other by its former deputy supervisor, Troy Swain, The Poughkeepsie Journal reported.
Attorney Kenneth Bernstein, who is investigating the complaints, said in a report Vincent Bettina had threatened and bullied workers, charges the highway chief…
White Plains Mall Targeted For Redevelopment
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The first enclosed shopping center in White Plains could be headed for the wrecking ball, according to lohud.com.
Tentative plans for replacing the White Plains Mall at 200 Hamilton Ave. include a high-rise apartment building, stores, a parking garage and a park, according to lohud.com.
The Port Chester-based developer, Street-Work, has made an informal presentation to Common Council members but has not filed any applications or submitted conceptual drawings, according to lohud.com.
The mall, located within walking distance of the city’s train station, now houses eate…
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