Rockland County Business Journal The new owner of the Shops At Nanuet has an ambitious 2.0 plan lined up for a decade-old outdoor retail complex that underperformed for years whose bought the Shops At Nanuet at 912-1000 Fashion Driver under the name Nanuet Holdings DE LLC and Nanuet Holdings NY LLC from the Simon Property Group for $60 million in late 2024 is rolling out a future blueprint for the nearly 50-acre site that includes rebranding additional “pad sites” for retail or dining The purchase included the site’s out parcels and the former Sears building and automotive center the developer will need to get a zone change because the commercial site at Route 59 is not zoned for apartments The plan includes a 1.25-mile walking trail around the perimeter of the property to promote wellness and walkability Alexander’s real estate portfolio includes market-rate apartments a Spring Valley shopping center with a supermarket and recent acquisitions of a fallow summer camp and degraded bungalow colony to turn into senior and market-rate housing the developer hopes to diversify the center to include more events and community engagement – taking a page from the Palisades Center which has been struggling for years and is in foreclosure the Nanuet Town Centre’s  marketing director previously worked for the West Nyack megamall “The rebrand includes a broader vision to create a vibrant lifestyle destination that blends the traditional elements of a shopping center with exciting new experiences,” Cunningham said in a press released issued today “Nanuet Town Centre is no longer just a place to shop – it is a place to connect The new direction takes a page from moribund malls nationwide and changing consumer habits during the COVID pandemic are forcing mall owners to rethink the way they do business Many malls are adding a housing element to their mix; others are incorporating everything from parks to churches to post offices The fate of the Palisades Center is uncertain along with guarantors of the $418.5 million mortgage loan on the real estate recently lost a battle in New York County Supreme Court that moved the likelihood of a sale of the mall one step closer Cunningham says revision for the Nanuet Town Centre will include making it a destination “Our goal is to reimagine Nanuet Town Centre as more than a shopping destination,” said Cunningham “This is about creating a place where people gather connect and experience something new – whether at a concert or while exploring what our businesses have to offer the Shops At Nanuet rarely held community-oriented events or used its property as a focal point for community engagement The mall plans to host four events annually beginning with the “Grand Re-Opening Block Party” on June 21 and 22 which will include live music and performances and promotions including showcasing local vendors The Centre will also host a multi-day Summer Festival featuring artisan booths and a kids’ “make-it-and-take-it” crafting station The Centre will hold a Summer Picnic Series a weekly midday event with free family-friendly entertainment on Thursdays from July 10 through August 28 from 12 to 2 pm The roster will continue through the winter The mall is centrally located in Nanuet’s shopping district in a sea of retail in response to a changing retail environment hatched a re-development plan that carves up larges spaces to cater to smaller businesses and envisions adding at least two restaurants to the center While the Nanuet Diner has been preserved in this latest round of redevelopment planning the intended addition of a grocery store has been scrapped The new plan varies dramatically from a plan submitted in 2021 that included the addition of a 43,000 square-foot grocer (the developer declined at the time to reveal which one) and the demolition of the Nanuet Diner to make way for new outparcel buildings the shopping center will be reduced by about 7,500 square feet Improvements are already underway at the Nanuet Town Centre refreshed directories and parking lot signs The Centre plans to offer free space to local non-profit organizations for hosting events the Shops At Nanuet became more down market losing many of its national chains and big boxes Vacancy rates were dogging the retail center Alexander’s team say it plans to court tenants with “strong regional and national footprints.” The Centre announced two new tenants: Golf Lounge 18 an indoor golf and sports entertainment company a family-owned regional menswear brand with locations in New York and New Jersey Palisades Mall Is Hosting The Rockland Arts Festival February 9th Don’t Miss: “Steel Magnolias” A Story Of Strength Resilience And Friendship February 7th “The Death Of King Shotaway” A True Story In Celebration Of Black History Month February 1st At Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House “Steel Magnolias” A Story Of Strength Resilience And Friendship “Significant Other” A Funny Bittersweet Rom-Com At The Elmwood 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Shares Update: West Nyack Road Temporarily Reopened as Project Nears Next Phase PHOTOS: Rockland County Executive Ed Day Hosts Fundraiser Announces Re-Election Bid to Enthusiastic Supporters Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann Announced His Re-Election Campaign New City Attorney Nabeela McLeod Announces Candidacy for Rockland County Family Court Judge Senator Bill Weber Sworn in for a Second Term New City Attorney Nabeela McLeod To Run For Rockland County Family Court Savor the Flavor: Nyack Restaurant Week Returns April 23 – May 1 Turiello’s in Nyack is Celebrating 45 Years in Business Supervisor George Hoehmann Talks Construction At New Site For “Chick-fil-A” In Nanuet Down to Earth Living Is Offering Free Workshops To Get Your Garden Ready For Spring Down To Earth Living The Many Benefits of Indoor Plants for Health Don’t Miss: North Rockland Verse The Harlem Wizards Charity Game May 8th Haverstraw Police Join Forces with Community for Annual Sports and Law Enforcement Day Officer 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The Division 1 Championship with Thrilling Final Victory Sacred Heart CYO Girls Basketball Team Wins Rockland County CYO Championship NY – Emergency crews from the Nanuet Fire Department responded around 2pm on Friday to a car that crashed into the Webster Bank in Nanuet there are currently no reports of injuries to either the driver or anyone inside the bank at the time of the crash This marks the second time in recent months that a car has collided with the Webster Bank location Details surrounding the cause of the crash have not yet been released and authorities are continuing their investigation Volunteer Firefighters Save New City Home from Fire on Scott Drive Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates an elderly driver crashed into the same Webster Bank branch in Rockland County—in the same vehicle and at the exact same location where a nearly identical crash occurred just six weeks earlier The crash scene at Webster Bank in Nanuet—six weeks after the last crash at the same branch at the Webster Bank at 44 Route 59 in Nanuet prompting a swift response from the Clarkstown Police Department Minor injuries were reported, though no serious harm was sustained. The Monsey Scoop posted a video from the scene on Instagram:  Sources told The Monsey Scoop that the driver was the same individual involved in a similar crash at the bank on Friday, March 21, which was also reported on by Daily Voice at the time the driver drove into the front of the bank damaging the building but causing no reported injuries Emergency responders from Clarkstown Police and the West Nyack Fire Department were called to the scene More information about this Friday's crash was not immediately available NY — If you have trouble agreeing on where to pick up dinner a new Nanuet business might have just solved a problem for you A new concept food hall that allows diners to choose dishes from fine dining restaurants created by celebrity chefs is opening its first Rockland location at 44 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet a ribbon-cutting will take place at 4:30 p.m. The first 100 customers will receive a complimentary gift Wonder currently operates 42 locations throughout the New York City metro area The company started its expansion into the Hudson Valley last year The Scarsdale location arrived in September The company's fourth Westchester location opened in Pleasantville last month The Nanuet location will expand the company's delivery zone the decidedly different kind of food hall with a "fast fine" dining says that it features some of the world's best chefs along with award-winning restaurants from across the country including Tejas Barbeque and Di Fara Pizza Customers will be able to order any combination of these chefs and restaurants all together in one order from a single location Everything is made-to-order at the Wonder storefront and delivered to your door in under 30 minutes allowing the company "to bring an elevated curated dining experience to you every time." While the store focuses on quick delivery of an eclectic range of fine dining options pick-up and limited dine-in options will also be available The location will offer dishes from over 15 restaurants The delivery zone for the Nanuet location includes the following zip codes: 07645 You can place an order from Wonder Nanuet here The company has a Wonder+ membership program that includes no delivery fees on all Wonder orders Fast Pass expedited delivery and pickup and exclusive access to promotions as part of a move to enter the high-end kitchen appliance market Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Rockland News - It's Local that Matters Nanuet, NY – The Shops at Nanuet, a lifestyle center at the center of commerce for Rockland County, has changed ownership. Purchased by Alexander Properties The transition marks an undisclosed next chapter for a site steeped in retail history Opened in 2013 as an open-air replacement for the iconic Nanuet Mall the Shops have served as a retail hub for Rockland County but recent challenges have spurred discussions about its future The story of the Shops at Nanuet begins last century – with the original Nanuet Mall which opened in 1969 as one of the region’s premier enclosed shopping centers Anchored by Bamberger’s (later Macy’s) and Sears the mall expanded in 1994 with a new wing anchored by Abraham & Straus which became Stern’s in 1995 and later Boscov’s the mall spanned 900,000 square feet with 120 stores including brands such as Barnes & Noble its fortunes began to decline after the opening of the nearby Palisades Center in 1998 Simon Property Group announced plans in 2011 to redevelop the site into a lifestyle center Demolition of the original mall began in early 2012 The Shops at Nanuet debuted with a new identity as an outdoor shopping destination featuring 50 specialty stores In its early days, the Shops attracted high-end tenants like Apple, Michael Kors, and Coach. However, shifting consumer habits and the rise of e-commerce, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to financial struggles. The departure of flagship retailers such as Fairway Market in 2019 and Sears in 2019 further reshaped the center’s tenant mix. Recently, PF Chang’s closed after a 10-year run Many lamented over the sudden loss of access to Mongolian Beef the site evolved to include new tenants like Stop & Shop which replaced the former Fairway Market in 2021 which opened in 2022 in the former Zinburger location and unique offerings such as Roast’d Coffee and Sombrero Tacoria have since found a home at the Shops The former Sears property became a Depo House furniture store in 2022 with the adjacent Sears Tire and Auto Center being considered for redevelopment into a hotel or additional retail spaces remains open thanks to strong community support The sale to Alexander Properties has sparked discussions about the future of the center. Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann confirmed that plans are underway to redevelop parts of the property including transforming the former Sears site into a mixed-use “transit-oriented development” featuring residential and commercial spaces This proposal aligns with broader zoning updates in Clarkstown which aim to repurpose former retail spaces to meet evolving community needs from its days as the Nanuet Mall to its current iteration as The Shops at Nanuet underscores its significance to Rockland County The center’s strategic position near the New York State Thruway and its role as a community and economic hub have solidified its importance the community looks forward to the next phase of the Shops’ evolution Whether it remains an outdoor shopping center or transitions into a mixed-use complex its potential to serve as a cornerstone of Rockland County’s economic and social landscape remains undiminished Filed Under: News, Rockland County, Town of Clarkstown Copyright © 2025 · RockWeb Systems Inc. · All rights reserved. · Privacy Policy has been sprinkling philanthropy dust across the nation for years his vision to lift communities is on track to benefit the Town of Clarkstown with direly needed affordable housing In a real estate story that seems almost too good to be true a retail bank building site is slated for donation to a developer pending land-use approvals to build affordable housing for 55 and up a large regional affordable housing builder along with its nonprofit partner Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) plan to build 52 affordable units of 55-plus senior housing at 250 South Middletown Road in Nanuet Plans for the $24 million development call for razing the Chase Bank to build the housing project on 2.5 acres that are within the Nanuet Hamlet RHAC is a 20 percent partner in the redevelopment deal The nonprofit will manage rentals once the project is built The project will be available to seniors who are qualified as low-income renters at or below 80 percent of the AMI (Area Medium Income) in Clarkstown Clarkstown residents will get a preference on the units “This is a very positive story,” said Regan “It goes all the way to Jamie Dimon’s office.” Regan’s firm has had a three-decade long relationship with Chase Bank The firm uses the bank for its construction lending The germ of the idea began when Regan thought about using a portion of the bank’s vacant land to build a smaller development We have a community development arm where we give back directly to the community,’” said Regan Regan’s company took a fresh look at the commercial site evaluating the possibility of a housing project with nearly 50 units After many positive meetings with town and county officials – who are hungering to boost affordable housing inventory – as well as bank executives Chase agreed to donate the building pending land-use approvals from Clarkstown’s Zoning Board of Appeal and the Planning Board The developer also needs a Special Permit from the town for Senior Housing “We were lucky that we had a relationship with Chase,” said Regan But it’s part of their corporate priorities.” donated a former Indianapolis bank branch to Englewood Community Development Corporation (CDC) and made a $500,000 commitment to Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) Indianapolis and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) The investments aimed to drive economic development  The donation made the property available to local businesses to create Vault JPMorgan Chase donated a former bank branch to the Tuxedo Historical Society in Orange County The Historical Society uses the space to host exhibits and presentations about Tuxedo’s history The donation allowed the Historical Society to expand its programming Chase donated its building at 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza to the state to convert to an office for the state treasurer’s office bank vaults for unclaimed property and keep our employees in the downtown area An added benefit is preserving a building at the location where Abraham Lincoln banked when he lived in Springfield.” A spokesman from JPMorgan Chase said the bank was unable to discuss this deal because it has not been finalized named for the chief of the local Munsee tribe Nanuet Hamlet is a densely built environment with commuter train service; however the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) plan surrounding the train station establish by Clarkstown has been stalled for years the Shops at Nanuet was recently purchased by developer Gabe Alexander leaving uncertainty about the future direction of the mall and the property it sits on there is widespread support for this project between the site and the walkable downtown The issue arose at last week’s Technical Advisory Committee meeting Town and County officials are aware of the issue and appear to be amenable to work with the developer Rockland County meted out $13.5 million in revolving loans to four affordable housing developers through its Housing Actions Loan Opportunity (HALO) program the four developments would add 441 affordable units and shore up 90 affordable senior apartments Regan Development Company was awarded a $5 million loan via Nannawitt Commons LLC for its plan When asked whether the county supports building a sidewalk as demonstrated by the $5 million HALO award is supportive of this development and is willing to consider a local request from the Town of Clarkstown or Regan Development for sidewalks along Main Street/South Middletown Road in Nanuet.” There is a deficit of 4,230 affordable units for those making under $60,000 annually according to the Rockland County Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress The report says 57 percent of Rockland homes are single-family detached homes – unaffordable to the average resident The single-family average sales price is $683,000 A median household income of nearly $100,000 can qualify for a $260,000 mortgage And fewer than 2 percent of single-family homes sold are less than $300,000 according to the 2022 Multiple Listings Service Regan estimates shovels could be in the ground within 18 months Projected rents for the units are $2,330 monthly for one-bedroom apartments; $2,796 monthly for two bedrooms “One of the goals of this development is to allow Rockland County seniors to sell their homes and still stay in the community that they help to build where they have roots,” said Regan “The goal is to have Rockland Seniors who are living on their retirement income pensions or Social Security be able to live in a new affordable rental building that is high quality energy efficient new construction in a walkable neighborhood with all amenities at their fingertips.” Wonder a revolutionary new food concept that offers more than 15 restaurants under one roof is opening its first Rockland County spot April 10 in Nanuet The majority take-out and delivery spot — they go to a number of area zip codes including 0764510913 10956 and 10962 — features a curated menu of food from famous chefs as well as dishes from other well-known dining establishments from across the U.S Delicious news: Expect an eclectic spin on sushi at new Nyack restaurant This is the company's 13th location in just over a year, which includes three new spots in Westchester Additional locations can be found throughout Manhattan If you goAddress: 44 Rockland Plaza, wonder.com Grand Opening: April 10th; doors open at 5 p.m.; first 100 customers get an exclusive Wonder gift Gabe Alexander’s companies Nanuet Holdings NY LLC and Nanuet Holdings DE LLC paid $60 million to purchase the Shops at Nanuet the former Sears building and automotive center according to deeds filed today with the Rockland County Clerk a local developer based on Squadron Boulevard in New City who has a deep portfolio in Rockland County bought the fatigued mall at 912-1000 Fashion Drive and the Verizon and Banchetto sites for $52 million He also snapped up the former Sears buildings and parking lots for $8 million which was transferred to GA Ventures 2 LLC vacant land off Route 59 to the west of Rockland Plaza Alexander’s buying spree has left the community both surprised and wondering what his visions are for the future Alexander has not communicated his plans publicly Nanuet Holdings DE LLC secured a $2.8 building loan from Prime Finance Short Duration Holdings company It is no surprise that the Shops at Nanuet owned by Simon Property Group (Retail Property Trust) had been struggling for several years but few knew the property was being marketed for sale mall tenants received letters saying the mall was under new ownership The head-spinning change of ownership shocked tenants some of whom knew Alexander was in talks with the mall in late fall but hadn’t believed the mall was truly for sale Alexander’s timing jives with a wave of investment activity in open-air neighborhood shopping centers nationally particularly those anchored by a grocery store on a long-term lease The Stop-N-Shop that replaced Fairway at the center has a 20-year lease with four five-year options rising occupancy rates in retail centers have drawn institutional investors pedestrian traffic to grocery stores was up 12 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period on 2019 Grocery-anchored centers traditionally fill smaller spaces with small businesses that don’t compete with online players open-air retail portfolios are expected to change hands in 2025 While leases appear to be carrying over without modification tenants feel in the dark because Alexander has not telegraphed his intentions for the flagging mall which has lost several credit-rated high-end tenants since it was built more than a decade ago Alexander is widely known for bringing the Bingo food market to Spring Valley which caters to the Orthodox Jewish community Tenants speaking on the condition that they remain anonymous said they’re worried about the mall’s plans particularly if future tenants begin to become more targeted to the Orthodox community because a change of demographics could portend a different customer base over time “There are several restaurants here and they’re not kosher,” remarked one said she’s concerned about the future of the Shops because it represents a major real estate asset in the town commercially minded development,” she said The Shops at Nanuet had accused the town of overinflating the mall’s assessment for years the town reduced the market value of the mall property from $120 million to $65 million It’s been just a little more than a decade since Simon Properties debuted an outdoor mall that showcased high-end fashion brands like Michael Kors and perhaps misjudgment as to what would be sustainable in the Route 59 corridor led to noticeable changes in the tenant mix at the Shops of Nanuet and other off-brand enterprises filled long-empty spaces and changing the character of the former fashion-forward mall While Alexander is from the Orthodox community many of his projects are mainstream including the Pavion an apartment building in Nyack constructed on the site of a former cosmetics plant as well as plans for senior living on the former Camp Merockdim (the former Camp Champion) in New City purchased the former camp site for $3.35 million at 175 West Clarkstown Road was last known as Camp Merockdim bought Mountainside Apartments in Garnerville Alexander also has extensive warehouse and land holdings in Orangetown he bought 125 and 155 South Greenbush Road in Orangeburg Alexander has been trying to increase the warehouses but has met with opposition from town residents Town Supervisor Teresa Kenny recently said the developer was open to alternatives The developer also purchased the Oak Tree Lane bungalow colony on Oak Tree Lane in the Town of Haverstraw in 2018 for $5.2 million one and two-bedrooms totaling 228 apartments in four buildings and a 10,000 square foot one-story community center with outdoor pool A playground and dog park are planned as well as 471 parking spaces Sources say the long-struggling Shops at Nanuet has been sold to a local developer whose growing portfolio includes market-rate apartments though no deed evidencing the transfer has been recorded in Rockland’s public records the only recorded deed was between Retail Property Group and Shops At Nanuet which are related companies based in Indianapolis as well as the outparcels at 75 South Middletown Road (Banchetto’s site) 7 South Middletown Road (Verizon site) and a parcel at 17 Dykes Park Road were reported as part of the transfer is reported to have transferred its interest to Gavriel (Gabe) Alexander Alexander Property Holdings and various partners though no deed has been recorded yet in Rockland’s public records The Dykes Park Road property was transferred from Shops At Nanuet Sources say the long-vacant Sears’ buildings and its outparcels were also part of the purchase by Alexander though no deed evidencing the transfer has yet been recorded but the developer said he did not want to talk about the purchase Alexander appears to seek out degraded or under-utilized properties for purchase The Shops at Nanuet has been devalued following a tax certiorari battle with the Town of Clarkstown Simon Properties cut a deal with the Town of Clarkstown and the Nanuet School District following a protracted legal battle over the value of the mall The undisclosed financial settlement coincided with a $27.5 million property tax refund to the Palisades Center which made the same claim against the town The Palisades Center had set the market value at around $155 million while the town’s most recent value for the mall was $578 million the tax assessment is now based on a value of $300 million Not only did the Town and School Districts have to take on massive bond debt to pay back the taxes but they will also have to pay interest going forward on millions of dollars of debt for many years at a time when interest rates are at a multi-year high with an agreement to reassess the properties going forward tax collections in the future will be close to half of what both the Town and School Districts had become accustomed to receiving Ribbon cuttings and grand openings in 2013 celebrated the conversion from the original enclosed tired mall to an open-air lifestyle upscale brand-driven center at Fashion Drive It aimed to shoot higher than its predecessor and to create an alternative shopping environment to The Palisades Center leaving a major hole in the Shops at Nanuet Sears Roebuck sold the property to SPS Portfolio Holdings LLC in 2015 for $13 million SPS Portfolio is part of Simon Property Group’s real estate arm A discount furniture store DEPO House occupies a portion of the former Sears Department Store It has long been evident that the Shops at Nanuet as traditional malls continue to wither and die mall owners are introducing new concepts that include direly-needed affordable housing public spaces – even religious institutions Sources say Clarkstown officials over the years have let it be known to developers they opposed housing which would require zone changes for both mall sites The Shops at Nanuet sits adjacent to Clarkstown’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) a 37-acre site that was rezoned in 2019 to transform fallow industrial land around the train station into a hub of housing and commercial use especially much needed housing for millennials and seniors The TOD has not had any takers since the inception of the zoning plan Alexander is no stranger to housing and mixed-use development Alexander Property Holdings bought Spring Valley Marketplace for $59.3 million The shopping center has a 100,000 square-feet Bingo Wholesale a kosher superstore that is a joint venture between the Brooklyn-based Marav USA and Osher Ad Alexander said he planned to mix up its tenant mix to bring in Bingo The shopping center has 340,000 square feet “I’m sure some of the tenants will be thrilled to be released from their leases,” the source said at the time the shopping center had national tenants including Target Target remains the tenant mix now included Bingo and a bevy of free-standing stores in The Marketplace an upscale-ish outdoor mall that's seen its share of change in its two-plus decades Site parcels were purchased for $60 million by New City-based developer Alexander Property Holdings LLC The core of the mall was part of Simon Properties' portfolio It sits within a Transit Oriented Development zone eyed by the town of Clarkstown with the Nanuet commuter rail station just blocks away according to documents filed with the Rockland County Clerk The parcel on the east side of the property where Sears and its auto store were located Alexander," Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann said "He's looking at managing it as a key retail property He's likely to look at some changes over there." The sale of two of the three lots in the property known as Shops of Nanuet was completed Dec Alexander Property Holdings representatives did not immediately return requests for comment Hoehmann said that while Simon Properties had been a good property owner The properties in the purchase include the main portion of the Shops at Nanuet and the Sears and Sears Auto Center property on the western side which now houses a furniture store and storage center The town's comprehensive plan has called for Transit Oriented Development around Nanuet train station which is just south off Middletown Road and just blocks from the mall entertainment and other amenities all near public transit Simon Properties had discussed plans with the town to build up to 300 housing units of what's often called "Live It's a discussion Hoehmann envisions will be ongoing with the new owners "The town has always wanted a connection to the Shops and the train station," Hoehmann said "It's imbued throughout our vision for our comprehensive plan." Hoehmann said that any zone changes would be viewed within the rubric of the town's TOD plan; specifically that calls for housing units that are one- or two-bedroom Hoehmann said Alexander was working on finding new tenants and keeping current ones Rockland County Executive Ed Day said on Jan 6 that the sale of the Shops at Nanuet marked "an exciting new chapter for Rockland County." "Rockland’s strategic location and sound fiscal status continue to attract investment and innovation," Day said "and I look forward to the economic growth and opportunities this next phase will bring." Alexander Property Holdings has been involved in key property development within Rockland County for years The company owns a large section of the Spring Valley Marketplace and continues a renovation of the strip mall with boutique-style stores in an interior mall space The company is also building The Reserve at Clarkstown a 55-plus active adult community in West Nyack What's going there? Stores at 'The Marketplace' indoor mall start opening in Spring Valley It was the developer of the Pavion apartments in Nyack at the site of a former cosmetics factory "There isn't anything that Gabe Alexander hasn't built or done," Hoehmann said "He's somebody who has a vision and it's a vision that's not going to be much different from what's there now The town will hold them to a certain standard but I think it's a developer that has pretty high standards." Simon Property Group opened the Shops of Nanuet in 2013, a replacement for the two-story indoor Nanuet Mall the Nanuet Mall had become an also-ran in the shadow of the Palisades Center that opened in 1998 down Route 59 in West Nyack Tax deals cut with Clarkstown malls: Millions paid back to Palisades Center, Shops at Nanuet The Shops was designed as an open-air specialty mall featuring 50 shops A Fairway supermarket opened at the mall with fanfare but later closed amid the chain’s boom-to-bust cycle Stop and Shop moved from across Middletown Road to Fairway’s old spot Anchor stores included Sears and Bamberger's The site now lacks that kind of department store While the mall picked up the Apple Store, there's been plenty of churn, and closures with no replacements. Among the recent closures: P.F. Chang’s the Shops at Nanuet was eyed as a sales tax boon for Clarkstown expected to bring in tens of millions of dollars a year and hundreds of retail jobs In July 2024, the Clarkstown town board O.K.'d a multimillion-dollar tax settlement with the Palisades Center and the Shops of Nanuet which challenged years’ worth of assessments the Palisades Center remains in court fighting foreclosure and under the watch of a temporary receiver Responding to a changing retail environment the owners of Rockland Plaza on Route 59 have come up with a new re-development plan that carves up larges spaces to cater to smaller businesses the intended grocery store has been scrapped the shopping center will be reduced in size by about 7,500 square feet a publicly traded company and owner of Rockland Plaza owns and operates 360 retail centers nationwide The new plan calls for demolition of part of the former Modell’s building Modells will be divided into five small retail spaces averaging roughly 2,000 square feet each The new configuration will widen the passageway between the new retail and the existing Starbucks The former Petco location will be divided into four smaller retail units of about 3,000 to 5,000 square feet each Some of the larger spaces in the east wing of the building will also be divided into smaller units to attract new retail a new 4,750 square foot retail bank building with drive-thru lanes would be added a 5,000 square foot free-standing restaurant would be built on land adjacent to Middletown Road The parking lot would be reconfigured and restriped with a reduction in parking spaces from 1075 to 969 Much of the parking is situated behind the buildings and is under-utilized The owner hopes the re-configuration will make those parking spaces more desirable Reconfiguration is complicated by the fact that most of the shopping center about 20 acres of the 22.4 acres sits in a flood plain an underground culvert running through the property presents challenges to redevelopment Plans also include an upgrade of the buildings’ facades with a more modern look similar to what was done for ULTA Beauty at the east end of the shopping center The developer will need to secure several variances for the project including setbacks for the new construction The Planning Board will also likely require a traffic study in response to the new parking lot configuration and new construction Restaurants in the Route 59 corridor in Nanuet have faced challenges and Zinburger (replaced by Buffalo Wild Wings in 2022) Smaller restaurant and fast-food formats have become a staple The Shops At Nanuet was recently sold by the Simon Property Group to local developer Alexander Properties No changes to the retail center have been announced The former Michael’s Tuxedo building was torn down at Rockland Plaza and replaced by Shake Shack and Chipotle Demolition of a smaller shopping center east of Rockland Plaza is making way for a Chick-Fil-A smaller fast-food restaurant at the Chick-Fil-A site were abandoned A 2,500 square foot Popeye’s restaurant with a drive-thru is planned for an outparcel across from Rockland Plaza in the parking lot at the Shops At Nanuet but the owner asked the TAC committee to move quickly because of active interest from an undisclosed tenant It's still early in the Section 1 wrestling season but there was still a lot at stake Friday night at Nanuet High School The team win qualifies Nanuet for NYSPHSAA's state dual meet championships in Syracuse Feb Winning matches for Nanuet were John Parisi (138) Mason Sampilo (101) and Colin Sampilo (116) each kid sets individual and team goals," Nanuet coach Sean Conklin said "We remind the kids every single day that this is what we're working towards." II team titles at the sectional tournament has fallen to the eventual winner of the team title each of the last two seasons - Sleepy Hollow in 2023 and Pearl River in 2024 both geographically and because they're good "They had a fire underneath them," Conklin said Jeet Patel and Evan Moran really wanted this Pearl River got wins from Brendan O'Sullivan (131) Ryan Darcy (190) and Jeremy Minchala (124) "I think our team is a in a good spot," Pearl River coach Paul Fields said "We're fairly young and have lots of sophomores and juniors and one senior in the lineup We need to work on our setups a little bit get closer on our shots and finish our shots when we get in." 17-2; 108: Jack Gallagher (N) wins by forfeit; 116: Colin Sampilo (N) tech 15-0; 124: Jeremy Minchala (P) pinned Peter Anagnostidis (N) 2:20; 131: Brendan O’Sullivan (P) pinned Andrew Pollack (N) 24-16; 160: Thomas Mahoney (P) pinned Michael Vejnoska (N) 3-2; 215: Max Milton (N) pinned Max Behlmann (P) 1:00; 285: Mike Joyce (N) pinned Cameron Esteril (P) 1:50 the guys work really hard in the room" Conklin said "We have good leadership where they really include the younger guys and everybody's accountable." Of the experience of heading to Syracuse for the state dual meet championships "They'll get to see kids they might get to see at the state tournament (in Albany Feb It will be one of those things they'll never forget." we can get some revenge against Nanuet in our regularly scheduled dual meet later in the season," Fields said "Our biggest rivals are Nanuet and Tappan Zee the county's first drive-thru Starbucks will open March 24 at 25 Route 304 in Nanuet complete with indoor seating and an outdoor patio Plus more coffee is coming. The Perk House, owned by three longtime Rockland residents — Joseph Demarsico, Jeff Nigro (of Crecco's Cafe) and Michael Iiparini — should open late March/early April in Orangeburg Demarsico said the 24-seat space is coffee forward featuring beans from a second generation Italian roaster there will also be breakfast and lunch including stuffed French toast burritos and an extensive grilled cheese sandwich menu The new cafe comes at a time when there's been a recent surge of coffee shop openings in the county open since February in New City; The Coffee Maker which opened last October in New City; Uptown Coffee Bar in West Nyack open since September and the rebranding of Nyack's Salonnière Coffee Bar Kitchen & Market which expanded into the space next door last October and now offers more food and drink options (hello wine and cocktails) as well as a wide range of market items Plus there's also the impending opening of Rockland's first Tim Horton's, set for later this spring in Stony Point as well as the September rebranding of the Dunkin' at 291 Willow Grove Road in Stony Point that now features its next generation design. More: Four-year-old Rockland food truck will serve last meal the end of March More coffee shops in Rockland point to need for communityWhat's with all the coffee Kitchen & Market believes the reason is community "We just spent the past two decades glued to our screens," she said the local coffee shop provides a place to create your own stories whether you want to socialize or people watch or if you are in need for community," she said "We want people to connect and I love seeing it unfold in our shop." it's not an easy operation to run — and make a profit on — and not "With the rise of cost in supplies and alternative dairy it's become a tough business to make a gain if you want to provide a premium product We make a conscious effort to work with local dairy and organic farms so we can continue to stay connected to our community." "People think it's an easy business to run and operate but I believe the viability of the coffee business relies on the owner actually caring about the search for a better cup of coffee." So where can you get a good cuppa? Thanks to the recent surge of offerings, a trend also seen in Westchester, there's definitely a lot of options Got food news?Know of an opening or closing? Or think you have a good story to tell? Email JRMuchnick@gannett.com PEARL RIVER — The Little Brown Jug remains in Pearl River The host Pirates defeated rival Nanuet 20-18 on Saturday The two-point win is notable as Pearl River stopped three Nanuet two-point conversions in the game including one with 4:37 left in the fourth quarter when defensive back Aidan Lee picked off a pass in the end zone That play became huge since Nanuet's Vincent Duffy blocked a Pearl River extra point early in the fourth quarter It was Duffy's eight-yard TD run that led to Nanuet's final two-point try which was from eight yards out following an illegal procedure call Pearl River (4-1) won the rivalry game for a second straight season having won a 20-17 overtime thriller last season which had dominated the series in recent years before that setback Play of the gamePearl River's three stops on two-point conversions were difference-makers So was a punt by Pirate Anthony Graziano that pinned Nanuet back at its own 13 with 2:16 to play Two penalties against Nanuet and good Pirates defense resulted in Nanuet turning the ball over on downs Pearl River scored on its opening drive with quarterback TJ Lanese hooking up on a 45-yard TD pass to Mickey Sullivan given new life from a roughing the punter call cashed in on that as the second quarter started then stopped again before pushing the defense into the end zone went from goat to hero in the second quarter Pearl River coach Mike Oliva had asked his team during a practice whether it was confident it was going to win He then asked if the same thing were true if "adversity strikes" — if Omundsen fumbles and if Pearl River incurs costly penalties (like the roughing the punter and a roughing the passer that also happened) Whether that question jinxed Omundsen just a bit or not 8 and 21 yards during Pearl River's second drive ended up stopping that drive by fumbling the ball on Nanuet's 2 But a Lee pick gave Pearl River the ball back at the Nanuet 41 not going down until he had about five Golden Knights on top of him Lanese dumped a pass off to Graziano who went in from six yards out Following a 42-yard kickoff return by Nanuet's Blake Flowers to his own 47 got all the way to Pearl River's 4 before time expired on an incomplete pass in the end zone Nanuet took the third-quarter kickoff and went 61 yards in 13 plays to score who seemed to be stopped twice at the line of scrimmage before emerging from a nest of players and running untouched in for the score utilizing his ability to scramble and throw off the run to go 14-for-22 through the air for 110 yards trying to sneak the ball in for the two-point conversion Omundsen ended the third quarter plowing his way for 11 yards to Nanuet's 22 he broke free off the left side and went in for the score from 15 yards out That gave the Pirates their 20-12 lead early in the fourth quarter who was Peterson's favorite target with six catches for 35 yards Duffy carried 156 times for 54 yards and Moran had 17 carries for 63 Nanuet coach Chris MacRobbie said he was proud of his team's effort against a strong Pirates squad and put blame for the loss on his own shoulders "A couple of decisions I made could have gone differently." While he earned multiple stars on the night They made up for my mistakes and our offensive line's penalties." saying it had been "soft" in its loss a week earlier to Westlake Lee said he and his teammates approached the conversions just like they would a fourth-and-goal noting on his conversion pick he'd read the "waggle" — a fake run turned into a pass after seeing Peterson roll out The Little Brown Jug game dates back to 1961 2023:Pearl River 20, Nanuet 17, OT 2022: Nanuet 31, Pearl River 7 2021: Nanuet 26, Pearl River 7 2020:Nanuet 13, Pearl River 6 2019:Nanuet 34, Pearl River 19 2018: Nanuet 14, Pearl River 6 2017: Pearl River 28, Nanuet 20 (This story has been updated to add new information Nancy Haggerty covers cross-country, track & field, field hockey, skiing, girls basketball, girls lacrosse and other sporting events for The Journal News/lohud. Follow her on Twitter at @HaggertyNancy A Webster Bank in Rockland County was damaged after a car drove into it on Friday The crash happened at around 2 p.m., when a car drove into the Webster Bank in Nanuet at 44 Route 59, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop.  The crash prompted a quick response from Clarkstown Police More information about the cause of the crash was not immediately available Gianna Varano is quite the decorated athlete and received kudos from peers and opponents three medals adorned her neck and a gold trophy was in her grasp “This feels amazing,” the North Rockland senior said afterwards Because those medals were awarded to her for the high series and high game in the Section 1 girls bowling tournament and the other was to commemorate the team championship Varano excelled and her teammates shined as the Raiders rolled through the tournament to capture a 20th consecutive section title Last month: Arlington boys, N. Rockland girls win DeStefano Tournament titles Gymnastics: Lakeland's Olivia Marricco wins Section 1 title, leads state qualifiers “It's special because it indicates how strong the program has been for a long time,” coach Joan Nelson said of a run that exceeded “dynastic” as its adjective more than a decade ago “We have committed kids who want to maintain a tradition of excellence.” helping North Rockland topple 5,472 pins and finish comfortably ahead of Clarkstown (4,583) at Fishkill Bowl Suffern totaled 4,204 for third in the large-school bracket Sophia Vinci a 910 in five games and Kaylee Dabneau a 677 in four games for the Raiders seeking its first state championship since 2022 will compete in the Division 1 tournament March 14 at Strike N’ Spare Lanes in Syracuse we knew from early on this team could be special,” Varano said Nelson is a longtime bowler and presided over the club team when she was a North Rockland student She became head coach in 2006 and has run local youth bowling leagues which serve as a “feeder system” for the high school rolled a 1,152 for the second highest series North Rockland conquering the section with a Varano headlining its roster is a familiar sight Nick Varano helped the boys team win two state titles thinking about how long it’s been,” Gianna said “Our family is really close and loves bowling the ability of this group to flip that switch instantly transforming from playful underclassmen to fierce competitors “Actually,” Hannah Park said with raised eyebrows and a smirk We fool around and have fun all the time.” There’s no reason a game face can’t be a grin so long as the athletes have the skill and composure to back it up repeating as Section 1 small-school girls bowling champion The Golden Knights dropped 4,291 pins and led their circuit from start to finish Monday Pearl River totaled 4,194 for second place and Woodlands was third with 3,930 Maryn Bilotta rolled a 1,066 to lead Nanuet “This is really exciting and I’m very happy for the girls,” said Tim Serbe a longtime soccer coach who is in his first season leading the bowling team “They’ve put in a lot of work and you’re glad to see that rewarded.” the fourth highest series in the tournament The Golden Knights will compete March 16 in the Division 2 state tournament at Strike N’ Spare Lanes in Syracuse As impressive as their success is the fact this roster is comprised entirely of freshmen and sophomores Serbe acknowledged he occasionally must “reel them in,” but said the youthful exuberance often works in their favor frequent laughter and admitted “goofiness” keeps the teammates relaxed and high-spirited with little mind paid to the pressure of the situation we're not too (consumed) with the competition and letting it get to us,” said Bilotta “If we're playing well and not enjoying ourselves Having fun helps us play better and makes the whole experience better.” and Clarkstown's Arleen Rivera and Gabriella Esquivias will represent Section 1's large-school teams in the Division 1 composite tournament March 15 in Syracuse Pearl River's Kaila Nolasco and Dinny Shivakumar Emma Barbelet (Hen Hud) and Cindy Guzman (Woodlands) make up the small-school squad for the Division 2 competition Stephen Haynes: shaynes@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4826; Twitter: @StephenHaynes4 A major power outage in Rockland affected traffic lights on Route 59 in Nanuet and caused significant traffic delays Wednesday afternoon the lights were back in operation and traffic was returning to normal Clarkstown Police Detective Norm Peters said reports of the outage first came in around 11 a.m Stop lights on the stretch of Route 59 from Route 303 in West Nyack to Route 304 in Nanuet were impacted by the outage on some of these roads," he said at the time Peters said officers were on the scene at all affected intersections to help direct the flow of traffic while Orange and Rockland workers attempted to locate the cause of the outage Peters said efforts were made to alleviate congestion and keep traffic moving Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann posted a statement to Facebook Wednesday afternoon saying the utility service determined the outage was caused by a "blown transformer" in the town of Nanuet "Most power will be restored within the hour but some residual outages will remain longer particularly near The Shops at Nanuet," Hoehmann said Power appeared to be mostly restored in the area by 12:30 p.m. However, Orange and Rockland's outage map which is currently undergoing its own system maintenance indicated over 40 residents were still without power in the town as of 1 p.m Chang's location at The Shops at Nanuet has closed after 10 years News of the restaurant closure circulated on local Facebook groups over the Labor Day weekend after pictures were shared of a sign on the door indicating the closure which appeared to have abruptly shuttered its business over the Labor Day weekend The P.F. Chang's website has also indicated the restaurant's closure However, some of the shopping center's vacancies have been filled in recent years. Home décor store AtHome replaced Macy's, Buffalo Wild Wings replaced Zinburger and Stop & Shop replaced Fairway along with main tenants Regal Cinemas and 24 Hour Fitness Chang's at The Westchester is the only remaining location in the Hudson Valley The sign on the Nanuet location's door also directed patrons to visit the Hackensack location at the Shops at Riverside Mall Nearly 1,000 angry protesters filled the four corners of Route 59 and Middletown Road in Nanuet on Saturday’s dank spring day toting posters and placards with angry messages over the threat to social security Cars rolling along Route 59 honked vociferously to show support to one of the largest crowds to gather in Rockland in recent memory umbrellas shot up; hoods covered heads but the protest and one of hundreds taking place today throughout the country Two properties at 300  East Route 59 and 61 Smith Street in Nanuet have sold Tara Bay Holding Corporation and Early Bird Realty LLC Nanuet-based Anthos 300 Route LLC and Anthos 61 Smith LLC The property at 300 East Route 59 is a retail building leased to The Tile Shop constructed in 1975 on 1.0 acre sold for $5.3 million It sits in Clarkstown’s RS (Regional Shopping) zone and has 110 parking spaces and frontage on Route 59 The property was renovated in 2016 and was the former home of Ethan Allen Furniture The property at 61 Smith Street is a retail bank building occupied by Chase Bank also constructed in 1975 on .47 acres sold for $2.3 million providing financing in the amount of $1.2 million The loan is for 8 years and carries an interest rate of 7% The properties were brokered by Donny Moskovic of Katz & Associates LLC has sold the industrial property at 125 South Liberty Drive in Stony Point to 125 SLD LLC for 3.75 million 125 SLD LLC is owned by Jacob Sobel who operates a steel fabrication firm on the site The nearly three-acre property has a 15,0000 square foot industrial building on site Two mortgages are recorded against the property in favor of Missouri-based First Bank of the Lake in the amounts of $1,948,000 and $1,558,400 The property is the former home of Gabriel Manufacturing that produced metal and plastic accessories for office furniture In 1988 a production well at the site was sampled and volatile organic compounds The site was designated as a Class 2 Superfund site A Class 2 site represents a significant threat to public health or the environment requiring remedial action The site cleanup was supervised by the DEC and the New York State Department of Health and in 2021 a consent order was entered through the DECs State Superfund Program allowing the site to be sold and reimbursing the DEC for $450,000 in clean-up costs The property was sold to Stony Point Estates for $2.35 million in February of 2022 Airmont Partners LLC NY sold the property at 29 North Airmont Road in Montebello to Brooklyn-based Jacob Schwarts LLC 17,000 square foot professional/medical office building constructed in 1980 sold for $3.65 million The 1.16 acre property has 61 parking spaces Financing was provided by Rhode Island-based Citizens Bank in the amount of $2,656,000 through a consolidation with an existing loan and new financing Good Step 6 LLC has secured a $6.493 million building loan to construct a 12-unit condominium building at 50 Park Lane in Monsey Good Step 6 acquired the property in 2022 from Bnai Jeshurun Synagogue for $2 million Approvals for a two-lot subdivision on the .54 acre site was granted by the Town of Ramapo for a three-family dwelling plus three accessory apartments on each lot Mortgage financing and the construction loan for the project were provide by White Plains-based Northeast Community Bank in the amounts of $1 million and $6.493 million It's not every day a ghost kitchen concept turns into a brick-and-mortar, but that's exactly what Stratos and Nick Lambos have done with their new Nanuet eatery, Pita Greek The fast-casual spot, which opened Jan. 27, is an extension of what the brothers started in 2020 during the height of the pandemic when online ordering was one of the only ways restaurants could stay afloat. Growing up in the business — their family owns AquaTerra Grille in Pearl River where Nick is still the general manager — their goal was to create a light airy Mediterranean-inspired place with a focus on takeout There's also an emphasis on family with many of the recipes passed down from the Lambos' late grandmother and aunt (Look for Anna's rice bowl and Maria's romaine both of which are named after the two.) You'll also find photos — some by Nick — of Lesbos as well as other family pictures that either friends or family have taken What started with online and phone orders in 2020 offering off-premise catering and hosting events in the courtyard at AquaTerra Grille The goal and inspiration behind Pita Greek has remained the same: to mimic the kind of casual gyro spots found throughout Greece More lohud food: Umi just opened White Plains location. See what else is new on Westchester's restaurant scene gyro" but the eatery also prides itself on its rotisserie roasts house made tzatziki and Greek yogurt sauces and more including imported Greek wine and beer Many of the offerings are similar to what had been featured online when Pita Greek was operating out of AquaTerra's kitchen but some are newly-expanded local photos that remind you of the islands also features a small market in front where folks can find Greek specialty items like tahini There's also a sizeable 25-seat patio as well as a neon sign inside the dining room that reads "Ola Kala," a Greek phrase that means "everything's fine" or "all good." Address: 149 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet, 845-215-9337, pita-greek.com Good to know: Pita Greek offers OPA Catering kits in addition to trays to go Their daily menu also features vegetarian and gluten-free options NANUET - Neighbors nearby and from around Rockland continue to find ways to help seven families who lost all their belongings when fire destroyed their homes at the Highlands Nanuet apartment complex part of an emergency stash provided by Rockland County Emergency Services for disaster response "This is a disaster for the people involved," said People to People Executive Director Diane Serratore as she provided Target and ShopRite gift cards They were assembled and donated by another resident Nanuet: Apartments destroyed by fire to be demolished "My whole house is filled with stuff," Michael Facci said as he hauled another load of items into the Highlands clubhouse where the main lounge was stuffed with donated clothes and other things families may need to help them get on their feet "It's great to see the community come together." which has taken over the emergency response from Metro Red Cross was expected to stop by Friday afternoon with gift cards Lions Club chapter president Barbara Chuck said the Westchester-Putnam-Rockland region's Lions were helping out and a drive is slated for Sunday outside the Dunkin Donuts on Route 59 in Nanuet neighbors and Clarkstown police continue to search for Murphy a dog who was believed to have fled the complex amid the fire and had yet to be found by Friday Resettling after the fire"Insurance doesn't happen right away," Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said about renters' insurance policies that could provide some protection but can take a while to process 3 after a contractor hit a gas line while digging outside of Building 28 on Avalon Gardens Drive The eight-unit building was destroyed by the gas-fueled fire Seven of the units were occupied; more than a dozen people are impacted Four of the seven families have relocated to apartments within the complex Not all have decided whether they want to return Tenants who came by the clubhouse to check in were wary to discuss what one described as a traumatic event And they thanked the staff at Highlands Nanuet for supporting them through their loss Ways to givePeople to People is working with the town of Clarkstown to support Highlands Nanuet fire victims The nonprofit pantry will be accepting gift cards and collecting funds so the agency can purchase cards for residents Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m Donations can be sent via People to People's website, peopletopeopleinc.org Clarkstown Lions Club is holding a collection drive for the Nanuet families from 8 a.m Suggested donation items include: food and gas gift cards; kitchen supplies; new towels and blankets; personal care items and cleaning supplies Go to e-clubhouse.org/sites/nanuet for more information Staff writer Alexandra Rivera contributed to this report A man was found injured on railroad tracks in Nanuet after he had jumped out of the way of a NJ Transit passenger train Wednesday afternoon Clarkstown police said the victim sustained a shoulder injury as he jumped out of the way of a Pascack Valley line train near Lawrence Street and 2nd Avenue in Nanuet at around 12:30 p.m and Rockland Paramedics were on the scene to assist the victim train departing from Spring Valley was cancelled as a result of the incident and subsequent trains were delayed as long as an hour and 20 minutes Trains continue to be delayed on the line as of 2 p.m Police say an apartment building at The Highlands complex in Nanuet is expected to be demolished this week after a major fire destroyed several units Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann said eight units were damaged as a result of the fire after a third-party contractor for Verizon accidentally hit a gas line while digging outside of Building 28 on Avalon Gardens Drive "Within 10 to 15 seconds that spark caused the flare up," Hoehmann said they probably wouldn't have been able to save the building because you had a significant source of gas that was fueling the fire." Neighborhood resident Jeri Newman described black smoke billowing from the building minutes after she says she smelled gas in her apartment through an open window Tuesday No fatalities or major injuries were reported at the scene Wednesday but New York Red Cross said eight families were displaced after their homes were destroyed and one dog remains missing Approximately 75 to 80 firefighters were on the scene to put out the fire from nine departments even for our firefighters and first responders," Hoehmann said Among the damaged units was a vacant apartment just recently leased by a volunteer firefighter who sold his house in West Nyack and picked up his keys to move in that morning Clarkstown building officials deemed the building not structurally sound after the roof and main floor were damaged beyond repair Officials say the upper units were also fully destroyed because there might be some personal belongings that people want to try and get but pretty much everything is destroyed," Hoehmann said "There's likely little of anything that could be salvaged Hoehmann said five of the eight families are expected to be rehoused at other vacant apartments in the complex in the coming days The New York metro Red Cross is assisting the remaining families find new homes Clarkstown building officials say crews have begun securing Building 28 for demolition later this week The area immediately surrounding the building will be closed off to the public until further notice residents of other units in the complex will still be able to access their apartments It might have been snowing a bit in parts of Section 1 this week is actually here with Section 1 games beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend This is this week's landing spot for both the schedule and submitted results It will be updated nightly as results are received Nicholas Panzarella picks up win with two innings of scoreless relief Nancy Haggerty covers cross-country, track & field, field hockey, baseball, skiing, ice hockey, basketball, girls lacrosse and other sporting events for The Journal News/lohud. Follow her on Twitter at @HaggertyNancy WHITE PLAINS ‒ It's about 15 miles from Nanuet High School to the storied Westchester County Center in White Plains but the Golden Knights made themselves at home on a snowy Saturday night Nanuet captured the Section I Division II championship for a third straight season crowning five individual champions among the small schools across Section 1 "We were looking for a three-peat and that's something that doesn't really happen too often," Nanuet coach Sean Conklin said Section 1 champions advance to the New York State Tournament Feb "The real emphasis was it's part of a culture that we've grown there in Nanuet II dual meet championship earlier this season got championship wins from Mason Sampilo (101 pounds) Ryan Kempf (170) placed second as Nanuet had 237 team points a junior who returned to the top spot on a podium in his weight class one year after losing in the 124-pound final "Last year was a really bad feeling to lose and it just shows how much work I put in Parisi won on a 21-6 technical fall over Edgemont's Stephen Ahn Senior Ethan Badillo is confident after winning his third Section 1 title that this trip to the state tournament will be special Badillo won on a 19-3 technical fall over Pearl River's Liam O'Sullivan Section 1 holds its large school championship (Div as well as its first ever girls championship on Wednesday Hen Hud's Mason Dietz wins the rubber match at 285In 2023 they faced each other for the championship as high school seniors in the deciding match of their championship trilogy a takedown and a near-fall in the second period "I think it just shows how good of a rivalry we have Both of us being able to get there three years in a row "I was definitely expecting to see him again I was ready for his offense and I thought I countered it very well." Dietz said he learned a lot from losing to Tesher last year "Being able to come back even stronger after a loss I take really personally and I think it's super important to be able to do stuff like that Not only did it help me - that loss - to motivate me in wrestling 101: Mason Sampilo (Nanuet) pinned Kobe Rodriguez (Pleasantville) The eighth-grader Sampilo trailed the senior Rodriguez 3-2 in the second period 108: Jack Gallagher (Nanuet) decision over Alex Wish (Pleasantville) The freshman Gallagher had a 13-2 lead in the third period and gutted out an injury timeout to outlast the junior Wish and earn the decision "It was kind of a close match," Gallagher said "I have to work harder for the next year and come back for another one." 116: Jonathan Suarez (Croton-Harmon) pinned Andrew Amendola (Ardsley) The senior Suarez was trailing the freshman Amendola 4-2 in the second period when Suarez picked up the pinfall "It meant I can prove to myself that I can get to greater places if I keep pushing myself to the max," Suarez said "I saw the cradle and I just went for it." 124: Brendan O'Sullivan (Pearl River) technical fall over Jesse Straus (Pleasantville) The sophomore O'Sullivan led the junior Straus 13-0 through two periods and registered a reversal a takedown and a near-fall in the third period O'Sullivan won the 102-pound title in 2023 131: Ciaran Egan (Pleasantville) major decision over Nick Paonessa (Putnam Valley) Egan won the clash of two juniors registering a takedown and a near-fall in the third period 138: John Parisi (Nanuet) technical fall over Stephen Ahn (Edgemont) Parisi picked up his second Section 1 title 145: Ethan Badillo (Nanuet) technical fall over Liam O'Sullivan (Pearl River) This is the senior Badillo's third Section 1 title 152: Henry Martin (Croton-Harmon) pinned Declan O'Meara (Pearl River) successfully defended his 152 title over the junior O'Meara 160: Ethan Mitev (Ardsley) pinned Shawn O'Mara Jr. The exuberant sophomore Mitev was trailing 6-4 entering the second period but had an escape and a takedown before pinning the junior O'Mara "It means I have a lot more work ahead of me It means I've got to work harder." Mitev said "The one big word that I've said twice before 170: Jordan Fisher (Edgemont) pinned Ryan Kempf (Nanuet) The senior Fisher won his first Section 1 title pulling out a late pinfall over the sophomore Kempf Fisher lost in the 160 title match last season 190: Gus Parsons (Edgemont) pinned Myloh DePrima (Putnam Valley) The junior Parsons topped the junior DePrima also registering two takedowns in the match 215: Max Milton (Nanuet) pinned Hudson Garbarino (Pawling) The junior Milton brought home Nanuet's fifth individual title of the night pinning the sophomore Garbarino while leading 7-0 285: Mason Dietz (Hendrick Hudson) decision over Jaden Tesher (Putnam Valley) Who placed at the Section 1 Division II tournament?101Semifinals Kobe Rodriguez (Pleasantville) pinned Nico DeMaio Mason Sampilo (Nanuet) 28-7 pinned Kobe Rodriguez (Pleasantville) Nico DeMaio (Edgemont) pinned James Mahoney (Pearl River) Simon Kochman (Ardsley) pinned Tyler Vitro (Pawling) Jack Gallagher (Nanuet) pinned Zachary de Guzman (Edgemont) Alex Wish (Pleasantville) pinned Liam Rudden (Croton-Harmon) Zachary de Guzman (Edgemont) pinned Abdullah Ahmed (Edgemont) Andrew Amendola (Ardsley) pinned John Furlong (Pawling) Jonathan Suarez (Croton-Harmon) pinned Andrew Amendola (Ardsley) Peter Anagnostidis (Nanuet) pinned Jeremy Minchala (Pearl River) Andy Kllobocishta (Edgemont) pinned John Furlong (Pawling) Ciaran Egan (Pleasantville) pinned John Greenan (Pearl River) Nick Paonessa (Putnam Valley) pinned Marco DeMaio (Edgemont) John Greenan (Pearl River) pinned Marco DeMaio (Edgemont) John Parisi (Nanuet) pinned Trent Schlosser (Ardsley) Stephen Ahn (Edgemont) pinned Erik Ocampo (Croton-Harmon) Trent Schlosser (Ardsley) pinned Roman Hoffmeister (Edgemont) Royal Peterson (Hastings) pinned Liam Keating (Pleasantville) Henry Martin (Croton-Harmon) pinned Declan O'Meara (Pearl River) Luke Amuso (Pawling) pinned Mahmoud Jamal (Croton-Harmon) (Hendrick Hudson) pinned Lucas Cohen (Ardsley) Ethan Mitev (Ardsley) pinned Shawn O'Mara Jr Sasha McGaffey (Pleasantville) pinned Donavyn Greenhaw (Pawling) Jordan Fisher (Edgemont) pinned Daechan Chung (Woodlands) Ryan Kempf (Nanuet) pinned Ryan Darcy (Pearl River) Jordan Fisher (Edgemont) pinned Ryan Kempf (Nanuet) Myloh DePrima (Putnam Valley) pinned Jack Van der Spuy (Irvington) Gus Parsons (Edgemont) pinned Myloh DePrima (Putnam Valley) Matthew Quintero (Woodlands) pinned Jack Van der Spuy (Irvington) Max Milton (Nanuet) pinned Jonathan Zamora (Croton-Harmon) Hudson Garbarino (Pawling) pinned Jesse Rizzo (Nanuet) Max Milton (Nanuet) pinned Hudson Garbarino (Pawling) Jaden Tesher (Putnam Valley) pinned Brian Lennon (Nanuet) Mason Dietz (Hendrick Hudson) pinned Kevin Suarez (Croton-Harmon) Joseph Esposito (Putnam Valley) pinned Brian Lennon (Nanuet) One of the Hudson Valley’s most anticipated events—the Toy & Collectibles Show—is making its grand return to Nanuet on Sunday the show is set to welcome both new and returning vendors offering a massive variety of items across every corner of the collectibles world Whether you’re into vintage action figures there’s something for everyone under one roof In addition to the treasure hunt for pop culture gems attendees can enter raffles throughout the day—winning chances to earn spending money to use at any vendor table It’s a win-win for collectors and casual browsers alike Known for drawing in a passionate crowd of collectors the Nanuet Toy & Collectibles Show has built a reputation as a go-to event for hobbyists and fans of all ages looking to explore new merchandise or just soak up the good vibes of the collector community Attendees are encouraged to follow the event’s Facebook and Instagram pages for up-to-date information and future show announcements—and to spread the word to friends who love toys Filed Under: Business, Nanuet, News NANUET — First responders are on the scene late Tuesday afternoon of an apartment fire that is likely to leave residents displaced Eight units at The Peaks building (formerly Avalon Gardens) were "destroyed" in the blaze, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann posted to Facebook Hoehmann called the emergency response "significant" and said an emergency management team would be on the scene to assist residents "Avoid Smith Road and the surrounding area for the next few hours," Hoehmann said promising to post more updates as they became available Gas and electricity service are out in the area around the fire, Hoehmann said. About 1,500 customers in and around the complex were initially impacted, according to Orange & Rockland Utilities. As of 5:55 p.m., under 100 customers were affected, as seen on the company's outage map. O&R estimated service would be restored by 7:30 p.m Norm Peters of Clarkstown Police Department told The Journal News/lohud that nearly a dozen fire departments and agencies responded to the scene Tuesday afternoon East Spring Valley Fire Department and at least one fire department from Mahwah Scanner reports transmitted the "3rd alarm" at around 3:48 p.m A preliminary investigation reported "no fatalities," Hoehmann said at the scene "We believe everyone has gotten out but we still have to get inside and check that out." Neighborhood resident Jeri Newman described black smoke billowing from the building minutes after she says she smelled gas in her apartment through an open window Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire Although a gas main may have been involved When asked as to whether or not gas could have contributed to the blaze Hoehmann said that although contractors had been doing work in the area "It's under active investigation right now by police," Hoehmann said NY – As the Shops at Nanuet transitions to new ownership under Alexander Properties the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) has re-emerged from several prominent public advocates as a promising framework for its future the Shops at Nanuet – originally built in the 1960’s as the Nanuet Mall – offers a unique opportunity to integrate residential and community spaces in alignment with TOD principles a strategy actively championed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is an urban planning strategy that centers housing and community spaces around public transit hubs walkable neighborhoods while addressing critical issues like housing shortages mixed-use communities near transit stations NY pointed out that TOD is very similar to a term that has been used over the past several years in many circles: Mixed-Use Development with projects like Grand Central’s “Terminal City” and the Wyandanch Rising development on Long Island showcasing its potential These initiatives demonstrate how integrating transit accessibility with innovative zoning and mixed-use planning can revitalize neighborhoods and generate revenue for public transit systems situated near the Nanuet Train Station and major transportation corridors like the New York State Thruway the property has faced challenges in recent years including loss of foot traffic due to the 2020 COVID pandemic Its recent acquisition by Alexander Properties has sparked renewed discussions about its potential redevelopment Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann indicated on Tuesday’s Rockland News podcast that TOD aligns with the town’s comprehensive plan and zoning goals Under prior ownership by Simon Property Group plans for up to 300 residential units on the former Sears property were explored While Alexander Properties has not disclosed its precise plans TOD development has been the hot topic in recent public discourse “Transit-oriented development offers an opportunity to reimagine the Shops at Nanuet as more than a shopping destination,” said Supervisor Hoehmann “It’s a chance to create a community that integrates housing all within walking distance of the train station.” Adopting a TOD approach for the Shops at Nanuet offers several advantages for the local community: While the potential benefits of TOD are significant and public input are necessary steps to ensure the redevelopment aligns with community needs and goals Supervisor Hoehmann emphasized the importance of due diligence and collaboration with stakeholders throughout the process Nanuet Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Tuchband echoed these sentiments highlighting the potential for TOD to energize the area surrounding the train station and extend the vibrancy of the Shops at Nanuet into the downtown corridor on Middletown Road “This is about creating a space that serves as a cornerstone for both economic and community growth,” Tuchband noted The transition of the Shops at Nanuet into a TOD development would mark a transformative chapter in its history From its origins as the Nanuet Mall to its current iteration as a lifestyle center the property has long been a focal point for Rockland County With Alexander Properties at the helm and a vision rooted in TOD principles the Shops at Nanuet could evolve into a modern community-centered destination that meets the evolving needs of Nanuet’s residents and businesses eager to see how TOD can redefine this iconic property while potentially enhancing the broader economic and social landscape of Nanuet News 12 New YorkWhere to WatchDownload the AppYale/New Haven HealthPolice: Car crashes into bank in NanuetIt is unclear if anyone was injured.News 12 Staff