Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 7:17:24 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); A teacher at an Oakdale middle school is on administrative leave after he was arrested on allegations that he sexually abused a child over the course of several years faces one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Hennepin County 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS obtained a letter sent to families of Skyview Middle School that says Duong has been placed on leave and is restricted from setting foot on school property or contacting any students Independent School District 622 Superintendent Christine Tucci Osorio said in the letter that the alleged victim has no known ties to the school district A criminal complaint alleges Duong abused the child from 2019-22 at the victim’s home Anthony police began investigating the case in February after the child disclosed the assaults to her mother Jail records show Duong is currently in custody on $100,000 bail with conditions or $200,000 bail without conditions Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 by Scott Taylor FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (7News) — 7News cameras caught foul balls flying over the netting at Oakdale High School in Frederick County smashing into homes and falling into traffic One bouncing off a home's siding and hitting the home's lower roof "That's dangerous," said7News I-Team Investigative Reporter Scott Taylor one of the balls came in at a very high rate of speed and hit one of the properties Parents in the area are banning their kids from playing in their backyards we make sure our kids aren't coming to the backyard Just for safety purposes," said Aaditya Sankara who owns a home close to the baseball field The netting was constructed by developers when the homes were built years after the school and baseball field were constructed. Which means the Frederick County Public School District has never spent any money on the netting the school district's Director of Safety & Emergency Management Department calls it unfortunate damage He said the district believes that the responsibility for any damages falls on the developer Thank you for reaching out to share your concerns we are committed to fostering positive relationships with our students Our goal is to engage in ways that nurture collaboration foster shared responsibility for student success and demonstrate pride in all aspects of our school system We respect your concerns regarding the potential for baseballs to land on properties adjacent to the Oakdale High School (OHS) baseball field and we recognize the unfortunate damages that have occurred Whipp mentioned in his response to your email from Friday March 14 the school and field were established long before the residential areas were zoned and developed The netting surrounding the field was installed many years ago by the original developer to support the homeowners and FCPS believes that the responsibility for any damages caused by baseballs should fall to the developer considering the field’s existence prior to the residential development We have issued guidance to the OHS staff and baseball participants to ensure that no students enter private properties to retrieve baseballs Coaches and adult volunteers will attempt to contact homeowners to request permission to retrieve any baseballs the baseballs will remain where they landed and we will make a later attempt to reach out to the homeowners again Regarding any damages to your home or personal property FCPS recommends that homeowners contact their insurance provider as these types of damages typically fall under a homeowner’s insurance coverage We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter Safety & Emergency Management Department "Did the school district see this as a safety issue or not Yes or no on that?" asked 7 News Investigator Scott Taylor "We understand that the community has concerns This field has been operated effectively at well over a decade so we look to continued conversations," said Paul Lebo Chief Operating Officer with the Frederick County Public Schools "So that's not a yes or no?" asked Taylor Homeowners have sent multiple emails to the school district since 2024 asking for a solution Subject: Urgent: Potential Safety Hazard Due to Baseballs Hitting Residential Homes I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue regarding the safety of residents Please find attached photo documenting recent incidents where baseballs have struck residential homes in our neighborhood These occurrences highlight the pressing need for immediate action to address the potential safety hazard posed by the inadequate protective netting surrounding the adjacent baseball field the current size of the protective netting is insufficient in containing stray baseballs within the designated playing area resulting in property damage and posing a risk to the safety of nearby residents It is imperative that measures be taken promptly to rectify this situation and ensure the well-being of our community there has been a significant increase in incidents involving baseballs hitting residential homes in our neighborhood it has come to our attention that the size of the protective netting surrounding the baseball field adjacent to our homes may be inadequate in preventing stray baseballs from leaving the designated area and causing damage to nearby properties the safety of residents should be of utmost importance and the current situation poses a potential safety hazard to both property and individuals in the area These incidents not only result in property damage but also raise concerns about the risk of personal injury to pedestrians or occupants of the homes affected I would like to recommend a thorough review of the existing protective netting to assess its effectiveness in containing stray baseballs within the designated playing area I urge you to consider the installation of taller or reinforced netting to ensure the safety of surrounding residents and properties.I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary steps to address this safety hazard promptly Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any further information or assistance in resolving this issue Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to ensuring the safety of our community and I live right next to the Oakdale School baseball field (Newly Constructed house by NV Homes) I reported a concern to Oakdale School regarding baseball I've been dealing with an issue for the past week where baseballs have been hitting my house multiple times I observed a baseball hitting my house multiple times I'm concerned about the potential damage to my property or harm to someone inside the house and we have a small pet that she takes to the backyard for potty breaks during the day while I'm at work I am worried about this now and need your help in this situation ASAP Can you please assist me in sorting out this issue I am writing in continuation of this email chain on behalf of all the neighbors directly impacted by the ongoing safety hazards from the baseball field I will be adding more neighbors from the other side of the field who are also affected I have copied County Executive Jessica Fitzwater President of the Frederick County Board of Education Rae Gallagher and our HOA Board of Directors to keep them informed of the situation We ask that you carefully review this email chain along with current email and supporting documentation to fully understand the severity of the safety concerns we are facing Today’s Incident Posed a Serious and Unacceptable Risk and Caused Significant Damage Over 20 foul baseballs flew into our private properties and vehicles today A fast-moving ball came dangerously close to both my neighbor’s and my head before striking another home causing further damage and shingles to fall This is not an isolated event but an ongoing hazard and I’ve attached the police report number along with photographic evidence and video clips for your reference You can view the files here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RHX7ZF7-_ivI7VNh7cr-s_gp1TDz8y5i?usp=drive_link We have collected sufficient evidence of the recurring safety risks and of negligence to have them addressed 1.Temporary Safety Measures – This must be addressed urgently If a solution is not implemented by the end of this week we request that all baseball games be suspended until the issue is resolved 2.Damage Repair Coordination & Compensation – Please provide the name of the individual or department responsible for handling damage assessments and compensation for the damages caused to our properties and those of the other affected neighbors 3.Long-Term Fix & Accountability – We require a detailed at 4 PM outlining both the immediate and permanent safety measures We look forward to your confirmation of the next steps "I would be angry if it were mine," said Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins believes the current height of the netting is a safety risk "Do you think it's a safety issue or not?" asked 7News Investigative Reporter Scott Taylor I think it's a potential risk of injury to children A risk of foul balls hitting cars driving on the road behind it I think property damage to homes out there are a really concern," added Jenkins Homeowners tell 7News they plan to attend the April 23 Board of Education meeting to express their concerns about the baseball field The following is a listing of some of the local calls for service involving the Modesto Fire Department Knights Ferry and Valley Home as part of Battalion 5; and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department Calls were logged during the time period of Tuesday Days not listed had no reports of significant incidents in this area Battalion 2: Companies completed daily apparatus and equipment checks and Battalion 5 responded to Patterson Road and Callander Avenue in Riverbank for a reported pin-in Engine 26 found a solo vehicle into the Riverbank “City of Action” sign One patient with moderate injuries was treated and transported by ambulance Battalion 5: Crews performed daily apparatus checks and station maintenance performed company level training in their respective FMA’s and completed assigned Target Solutions assignments and Battalion 5 conducted a multi company level drill in the City of Oakdale The drill focused on commercial fire tactics residential tactics with a rural water supply During the drill crews took the time to show kids the engine and even let them squirt some water Battalion 5 and Battalion 2 pre fire planned river access at the end of Claus Road for the upcoming fire season Crews also pre fire planned a vacant gas station and nearby wrecking yard – Engine 27 and Battalion 2 responded to an EMS call with CPR in progress on Crane Road Engine 27 arrived on scene with Oak Valley ambulance and initiated patient care Quint 22 trained on bringing a patient down the aerial ladder with a Stokes basket and Battalion 5 responded to Roselle Avenue and Plainview Road for a reported vehicle accident Engine 26 arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved in the accident Engine 26 established Incident Command and Engine 7 assisted with patient care Two minor patients were transported by AMR Crews performed company level training in their respective FMA’s and completed assigned Target Solutions assignments and Battalion 5 responded for the report of a vegetation fire at Claribel and Claus roads in Station 9’s FMA Engine 9 arrived on scene to find a large burn pile with no threat to any exposures Engine 9 remained on scene to assist the homeowner to extinguish the fire and the remainder of the response was cancelled Members of the HazMat team attended an Assistant Safety Officer course and 24 all trained with water rescues for Saturday drills Battalion 5: Crews in Battalion 5 assisted with the Love Oakdale festivities and projects Engine 28 was downtown helping and giving tours of the engine Engine 29 in the Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District assisted in yard maintenance for a resident Engine 27 trained on rope rescue systems in Battalion 5’s FMA Battalion 2: Engine 26 attended the School Carnival at Crossroads Elementary School – Engine 23 and Quint 22 were dispatched for a vehicle vs Engine 23 found a car into a pole with major damage to the pole and one person complaining of minor injuries Q22 was canceled; CHP is investigating the cause of the accident Battalion 5: Daily apparatus and equipment checks were completed Engine 28 conducted engineer training at Station 17 BC5 and Oak Valley Ambulance responded to an unresponsive patient in the 9000 block of Wamble Road in Oakdale and Q22 responded to the 300 block of West G Street in Oakdale for reports of a potential structure fire with smoke coming from a residence Crews arrived on scene and found that the occupant had been burning palm leaves in an exterior wood stove WT27 and BC5 responded to the 5000 block of Lon Dale Road in Oakdale for reports of a vegetation fire Crews arrived on scene with an approximate 100-foot diameter brush and grass fire behind a residence The fire was contained with no extension to buildings The MST academy continued live fire training at Station17 in the burn container Battalion 2: Engine 26 attended the grand opening of Chase Bank in the City of Riverbank and 26 all rotated through quarterly training on the Stanislaus River in Knights Ferry and Engine 29’s crew rotated through boat operator training in Knights Ferry Battalion 2: Battalion 2 attended the Cal Fire cooperators 2025 meeting at Baseline Fire Camp Crews completed weekly apparatus inspections on water tenders and swift water boats Crews performed company level training in their respective FMA’s Water Rescue 29 conducted quarterly boat training at Turlock Lake for multiple companies across MST – Engine 26 responded to Oakdale and Patterson roads for a report of a vehicle into a semi-truck Engine 26 found a vehicle that ran into the back of a parked truck One patient was treated for moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital Companies completed daily apparatus and equipment checks Crews completed their quarterly MST water rescue training at Turlock Lake Battalion 5: Crews performed daily apparatus checks station maintenance and performed company level training in their respective FMA’s MST BC’s met and went over Mass Casualty command and control Engine 28 performed company level training on Brush 28 at Kerr Park in Oakdale Crews focused on mobile fire attack and progressive hose lays for the upcoming wildland season  East Union’s season-best winning streak came to an end Thursday at Northgate Softball Complex Visiting Oakdale has now won the last 14 meetings with the Lancers The Mustangs overcame an early seven-run deficit in the Valley Oak League finale It was a far cry from the pitchers’ duel the last time they squared off with Oakdale squeaking out the 3-1 win at home 14-10 overall) rallied for four runs in the sixth inning to take the lead for good they were close games,” EU coach Dylan DeBrouwer said We’re hitting a lot better these last seven or eight games and doing much better offensively because that’s a good coach and a good team over there I felt like we probably should have won that game but I’m proud of how we are finishing the season going into playoffs.” The loss mars terrific efforts from four-year varsity player Leah Altstadt and Cal Baptist-bound Mikayla Simpson on senior night Altstadt went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run The second baseman also had a defensive highlight for Oakdale’s final out in the top of the seventh diving while fully stretched to her left to stop a sharp grounder from Cal Poly-committed Madi Bohannon before making the throw to first Simpson contributed an RBI and two runs to East Union’s early onslaught and pitched two innings in relief pitching the first three innings and the final two She fired six strikeouts and turned a big double play just moments before Altstadt’s web gem snagging a line drive off the bay of Jayci Volonte and forcing out Reese Donaldson — who was on her way to second on a steal attempt — at first base Caliyah Lopez went 2-for-4 with two steals Sophomore Savanna Lopez reached on all four of her plate appearances stealing four bases and legging out an infield single Savanna Lopez helped keep the Lancers (4-8 15-13) within range in the sixth inning when she robbed Audrey Romiti of a home run to center field “We have some pretty good athletes on the field,” DeBrouwer said “We have one in center field who took a home run away — she has done that twice this year They were just ready to play defensively.” Oakdale committed six errors in the first three innings East Union only needed three hits to plate 10 runs in that span capitalizing on six walks and two hit batters but I’m so proud of how they were able to comeback,” Oakdale coach Larry Loger said “The one thing about this team is that we can hit We just had 14 hits in our (10-8) win against Manteca (on Tuesday) and that is the biggest comeback we have ever made.” The Mustangs belted 13 hits against East Union two runs and three RBIs before going down with an ankle injury while chasing down a shallow pop fly in right center field and Pacific-bound Jaelyn Lee contributed a run and two RBIs in a 3-for-4 effort Lee was Oakdale’s starting pitcher but was replaced after two innings Junior Emily Thomason came through in a big way for the Mustangs pitching the final five innings for the win “That’s how we’ve been doing it — we’ll have a pitcher up until she graduates and there is always somebody ready to replace her.” Both teams are now preparing for the postseason East Union is a shoo-in as an at-large qualifier — only the top three placers in the VOL get automatic berths — thanks to its strength of schedule because I knew league was going to be challenging,” DeBrouwer said “We had a couple of close games that we could have won It’s a really challenging league with good hitters you face good arms and you have good coaches NOTICE: The incidents printed in the Police Log are obtained from the daily log of the Oakdale Police Department The listing of a name here does not imply that person’s guilt or innocence That can only be determined by a court of law — Domestic violence reported on East C Street — Domestic violence reported on Poplar Street — Domestic violence reported on East F Street — Reckless driving reported on Orange Blossom Road — Reckless driving reported on West F Street — Harassment reported on Valley View Drive — Fraudulent use of access card on Birdwell Street — Reckless driving reported on East F Street — Identity theft reported on South Yosemite Avenue — Road hazard reported on South Yosemite Avenue — Road hazard reported on West Greger Street — Domestic violence reported on Birdwell Street — Drug activity reported on Sky View Drive — Road hazard reported on South Maag Avenue We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at webmaster@fredericknewspost.com or call us at 301-662-1177 near 5th Avenue South and 9th Street South The man had reportedly been driving when he was shot He then struck a vehicle occupied by a family before continuing another block and coming to a stop near 3rd Avenue South and 9th Street South The man was found slumped over with at least one life-threatening gunshot wound Officers at the scene immediately provided aid and were able to regain the man's heartbeat He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he ultimately died on Thursday. The man has since been identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner as Zakaria Abdikafi Noor, 23, of Oakdale. His cause of death was found to be multiple gunshot wounds. As of Friday, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting.  saying he'd killed the mother of his child which features a swimming beach and splash pad in the venerable Farmers and and Mechanics Savings Bank building were killed in separate shootings in south Minneapolis overnight Thursday The new Five Guys location in Johnson City will be opening soon which will be situated in the former Ruby Tuesday's location in the Oakdale Commons will open its doors to the public on Friday according to Five Guys' public relations team This location will be the second Five Guys in the area. The other is located in Vestal in the University Plaza The Five Guys in Johnson City will be open from 11 a.m More: Galentine's Day 2025: Try these Binghamton events with your friends a new Five Below location will open right next to Five Guys at the Oakdale Commons LLC partner Marc Newman said the future Five Below and will be located in between Five Guys and Dick's House of Sport Two new businesses will be making their way into the Oakdale Commons in 2025 LLC partner Marc Newman explained Five Guys and Five Below will be opening in the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City within the coming year Both of these businesses will be in place of various vacancies within the center Newman estimated that the new location will be opening "within the next two months," as most of the work has been completed This project has been in the works for months and all the business needs is some last finishing touches before they open their doors The restaurant will be located in the former Ruby Tuesdays building More: Vestal Big Lots is closing, despite sale to keep hundreds of stores across the U.S. open Newman estimated the new store will be open to the public in the fall of 2025 The construction of Five Below has not yet begun however the project has been "fully approved" by the Village of Johnson City and demolition has started The approximately 10,500-square-foot store will have both "inside and outside access,” according to Newman and will be situated in between the new Five Guys location and Dick's House of Sport The Oakdale Commons in Johnson City is losing another store Journeys a retail shoe store with locations across the country An employee in the store confirmed its doors would be closed for good at 9 p.m but had no further information as to the reason for the closure Journeys' corporate office has not yet responded to a request for comment Journeys' departure comes amid several recent opening announcements, including Five Guys in the former Ruby Tuesday spot, and a planned Five Below store scheduled to open later this year Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInALLEN PARISH (KPLC) - Allen Parish voters chose a new Oakdale mayor and three Oakdale council members in Tuesday’s primary election They also voted on a bond proposition for the fire department Results are complete but unofficial from the Secretary of State’s Office See all results HERE Find all our election coverage HERE The Town of Oakdale chose David Vidrine as its new mayor Vidrine, an attorney who sits on the board of the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce, said he plans to obtain grants to help improve the town Incumbent Mayor Gene Paul did not run for reelection George Ashy II and Adam Gordon will head to a runoff to decide who will be Oakdale’s council member at large No candidate received enough votes to win outright Fredrick “Pos” Douglas was elected to Oakdale City Council representing District Two Dina Eaves and Ervin Willis will head to a runoff to decide who will represent District Three on the Oakdale City Council Allen Parish voters accepted a bond proposition for Fire Protection District Three. The $1 million bond will fund new fire trucks An estimated 16 mills will be levied in the first year of issue Referendum text: Shall Fire Protection District No incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of not exceeding $1,000,000 to run not exceeding 15 years from date thereof with interest at rates not exceeding 7% per annum machinery and equipment to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the District title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto with an estimated 16 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds of the District An investigation is underway to determine what led up to a mobile home park fire in Oakdale late Monday night Crews from multiple departments were at the scene around 10:15 p.m. and 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with some neighbors who watched the action unfold in the area of 56th Street North and Granada Avenue the fire had started in a manufactured home and then spread to a next-door home as well as other multiple vehicles involved in the fire Neighbors say it’s scary when there’s a fire at a mobile home because they’re so close together “I came out the door and this orange glow over the trees soot drifting and embers and just thank God it wasn’t windy,” said neighbor Scott Drain “I hope all the animals got out and the people got out.” Metro Transit buses were brought in to help keep residents warm The cause of the fire has not yet been determined as of Wednesday Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAKE CHARLES (KPLC) - Oakdale Mayor Gene Paul rejected an agreement to settle a sexual harassment and discrimination claim against him The agreement went so far as to be typed up on City of Oakdale letterhead and signed by the complainant and Administrative Assistant Allison Doyle Doyle said the agreement was not offered by the mayor or the city but was typed up at the request of the complainant who agreed to drop her complaints if she was switched from part-time to full-time with PTO benefits and maternity leave a Baton Rouge attorney representing the employee He says the would-be agreement was drafted at Mayor Paul’s request Whitehead and his client say the mayor called for a meeting in an attempt to find terms on which all parties could agree Whitehead claims the mayor changed his mind nor another Oakdale employee signed the document on lines reserved for their signatures Mayor Gene Paul now chooses to put his head in the sand after he has been called out,” Whitehead wrote “The Oakdale City Council is placed in an unenviable position through no fault of their own Our hopes are for a resolution to conclude this matter in the best interests of the Citizens of Oakdale and [my client].” Whitehead also represents another city employee with active complaints against Mayor Paul including claims of a hostile work environment Both employees filed complaints with the Louisiana Human Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission Paul called the allegations false and said he would cooperate with investigators looking into such matters City of Oakdale.pdf by Patrick Deaville on Scribd City of Oakdale.pdf by Patrick Deaville on Scribd Visitors to the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City can expect to see additional construction work as the transformation of the property moves forward A significant portion of what had been the old Oakdale Mall already has been redeveloped with new tenants like Dick's House of Sport BJ's Wholesale Club and Beer Tree Brew said construction work is underway to turn the former Burlington store into an ambulatory surgical center that will be operated by Guthrie Newman said more infrastructure work is being done on the west side of the property to address drainage issues A new piping system should be completed within the next couple of months Planning continues for the development of a 125-unit residential structure on the north side of the property A new traffic signal will be installed at the north end of the Oakdale Commons near the apartment building which should be ready for occupancy in 2027 Newman estimates between 40,000 to 50,000 square feet of space remains available  for lease of the nearly 1 million square feet of the old mall A new tenant has been secured to take up about 23,000-square-feet on the west side of the complex Newman wouldn't name the tenant but said the project "would have a retail component to it." He anticipates an announcement will be made in a few months A Five Guys restaurant is scheduled to open its Oakdale Commons restaurant this Friday morning A new Five Below discount store is expected to start operating in the fall LISTEN: Marc Newman outlined what's next for the Oakdale Commons during a WNBF Radio interview on January 21 Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: Email bob@wnbf.com or call (607) 545-2250. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter Visitors to the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City can expect to see additional construction work as the transformation of the property moves forward.\nRead More Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: Email bob@wnbf.com or call (607) 545-2250. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging machinery, has been acquired by The Oakdale Company a private investment firm employing patient capital to drive business growth and operational excellence for industry leading companies The Oakdale Company is making a significant investment into Century-Tech's future positioning the company for rapid expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions Under The Oakdale Company's stewardship Century-Tech will accelerate product development The company plans to grow aggressively both organically through innovation and inorganically through the acquisition of complementary packaging machinery companies Century-Tech will actively seek add-ons and tuck-in acquisitions to enhance its capabilities and broaden its product offerings for packaging clients across North America Strengthened Capabilities and Market Leadership  Century-Tech has built a reputation for engineering excellence in plastic and biodegradable bag manufacturing machinery Industry Impact and Global Growth Strategy This acquisition signals a major push to solidify Century-Tech's position as an industry leader By combining operational enhancements with strategic acquisitions the company aims to provide a comprehensive suite of packaging machinery solutions that help converters of plastic and biodegradable films improve efficiency and meet evolving regulatory and consumer demands "The Oakdale Company is committed to Century-Tech's long-term success and growing the company to become a significant partner to the industry's converting leaders," said Clinton Townsend "We see immense opportunity to expand Century-Tech's market presence and product portfolio and we are actively seeking additional acquisitions to complement and strengthen its offering Century-Tech's leadership team including President will remain in place to ensure continuity The Oakdale Company will make further investments in human resources to enhance the company's product offering plant operations and service programs ensuring uninterrupted service for clients and ongoing support globally The Oakdale Company is a private investment firm focused on the long-term ownership and growth of established businesses Unlike traditional private equity investors Oakdale does not take outside investors and prioritizes strategic patient investments in companies with between $5 Million - $25 Million in revenue allowing businesses to thrive without short-term pressures of financial returns For more information, visit www.oakdalecompany.com or contact [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: There is some movement to report in the long-discussed prospects for a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Broome County An application has been submitted to allow excavation for a potential Chick-Fil-A project at the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City Town of Union supervisor Robert Mack said he was notified recently of the request that was filed with UDig NY which coordinates any digging activity to ensure underground utilities are protected Mack said the excavating application that referenced "Chick-Fil-A" specified the southeast corner of the mall property near the intersection of Reynolds Road and Harry L The town supervisor noted there's a Key Bank located near that spot and there's also some additional empty space on the Oakdale Commons site Mack told WNBF News on Friday he had learned of the request a few days ago While he was pleased to see the Chick-Fil-A reference Mack said he doesn't know "if it's absolutely going to happen." But he said "I think it's hopeful" although there are no details available about the potential project a partner in Oakdale Commons owner Spark JC said he had not been aware that an excavation request had been made for a future Chick-Fil-A Newman said there is not a signed lease for a new development at the site although there have been discussions for projects at that location Newman said the Key Bank lease runs through the end of the year Chick-Fil-A's media relations office did not respond immediately to a request for comment about future restaurants in the Binghamton area People in the Binghamton area have been buzzing about the arrival of Chick-Fil-A in the market Speculation for the chain's first local restaurant has centered on the Oakdale Commons and in the area of the Vestal Parkway There is some movement to report in the long-discussed prospects for a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Broome County.\nRead More Alabama's pulled chicken sandwich features tender slow-cooked pulled chicken drenched in a tangy white barbecue sauce made with mayo and served on a bun This sandwich originated in Northern Alabama with the signature sauce created by Big Bob Gibson in Decatur - Year founded: 1967\r\n- Original location: Dedham Massachusetts\r\n- Number of locations: 85\r\n- Current states: Connecticut D'Angelo has been a New England sandwich staple for decades serving up grilled hot and deli sandwiches But the name took some time—founders Brian J McLaughlin and Jay Howland opened Ma Riva's Sub Shop before changing it to Angelo Sub Shop which sounded a bit too close to a chain of supermarkets in the area The owners added the \"D\" in D'Angelo in 1978 to stand for \"delicious,\" which is an understatement when biting into one of their famous Steak and Cheese sandwiches D'Angelo would process over 50,000 pounds of steak weekly to keep up with the demand - Have positive opinion of: 38%\r\n- Have heard of: 68% this Los Angeles concept has offered a nostalgic 1950s diner experience with classic burgers and hand-spun milkshakes The Johnny Rockets franchise is prominent in shopping malls and tourist areas throughout the U.S. The governor in August announced the allocation of $18 million to support the project By - February 25 The large-scale renovation project at the Oakdale Commons continues health care and child care facilities in the complex Kathy Hochul announced that the Empire State Development Corporation will allocate up to $18 million to continue the multiphase renewal project which is designed to repurpose empty space and increase profit potential While Oakdale Commons has been a central shopping hub for Johnson City residents since 1975 the complex has faced declining activity in recent years To increase community engagement and attract new shoppers the mall is remodeling and enhancing its facilities to draw shoppers “Governor Hochul’s commitment to investing in the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City is integral in our ongoing efforts for housing economic and community development,” said State Senator Lea Webb ‘04 in August Oakdale Commons has now begun work on its next two development phases with construction expected to be complete in 2026 “The Oakdale Commons project has already had a tremendous impact on the continued revitalization efforts in Johnson City,” said Hope Knight CEO and commissioner of Empire State Development in an August statement “This latest funding also complements additional New York State investments that are reigniting the village’s center including $10 million awarded in Round Six of Governor Hochul’s transformative Downtown Revitalization Initiative ESD is proud to support Newman Development in its reimagining of this formerly distressed mall which — with the addition of much-needed affordable housing medical and child care facilities — will further increase this community’s economic potential.” Residential units will be built toward the back of the mall for working people who cannot afford a house A new 22,000 square-foot child care space will also be built and administered by Broome County which will care for up to 208 children and create about 45 new jobs New medical facilities operated by Guthrie are expected to support an orthopedic and ambulatory surgery center for surgical patients who are not required to stay overnight “These projects will not only enhance our healthcare services and provide much-needed housing but they will also create new opportunities for working families and contribute to the long-term economic vitality of our region,” Webb wrote to Pipe Dream health and child care facilities demonstrates the collective effort to preserve and expand the 964,000-square-foot staple of Johnson City is that the mall belongs to everyone in this community,” said Marc Newman We are always proud to call Greater Binghamton our home.” M&A Seminar on Preparing Your Company for Sale Presented by Maslon LLP and Northborne Partners The Oakdale City Council granted several approvals Tuesday for this proposed multifamily development on a transit-oriented site east of Helmo Avenue North and north of Hudson Boulevard and Interstate 94 Efforts to reform Minnesota zoning laws fail again as local opposition blocks a bill limiting parking mandates[...] Performance contracting helps governments and schools cut energy costs Twin Cities housing starts were up across the board in April on the strength of another solid month for single[...] Greco Properties plans a 20-unit memory care facility on a tough-to-develop Edina lot Rice Creek Commons begins redevelopment with Micro Control HQ marking a major step after years of delays at t[...] proposes 43-unit mixed-use building in Excelsior with a renovation of the historic Dock Cinema Sign up for your daily digest of Minnesota News Efforts to reform Minnesota zoning laws fail again as local opposition blocks a bill limiting parkin[...] will break ground this summer on The Dorian a 190-unit apartment complex in Lake Elmo af[...] The University of Minnesota plans to sell 60 acres at UMore Park for $8.1M to North Wind Test for a [...] The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite political pressure from Pre[...] The Trump administration is swiftly remaking housing policy as the U.S Department of Housing and Ur[...] construction job openings dropped by 38,000 in March signaling slowing labor demand amid tarif[...] Trump's trade demands stretch beyond tariffs Performance contracting helps governments and schools cut energy costs is now an official city after a local vote Milwaukee Mitchell Airport will start a $95.2M international terminal project this summer after dela[...] Listen here analysis and commentary on Minnesota business We are the only independent daily newspaper dedicated to business reporting Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions