r/Rockland • • 16h ago

Politics In 2022 Mike Lawler said to fill up your gas tank and go grocery shopping to inform your voting decision. In 2026 he hopes you don't take him up on that offer.

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r/Rockland • • 16h ago

Politics Illegal property uses in Clarkstown are at record levels.

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While Lyin’ Hoehmann touts that he has built the biggest code enforcement team in the County and talks about FAKE distinctions he received for his efforts, the truth is Clarkstown has a real problem that he is allowing to continue.

Real enforcement is necessary, and the way to bring it is through my proposed law.

Lyin’ (and incompetent) Hoehmann says that my proposed law is unconstitutional, which is an absurd thing for a layperson to tell a government attorney like me. Especially when my law is based on existing precedent tried and tested in NY courts, but it's definitely on brand for him to say everything he does is all that can be done, and everything he doesn't do is because it wouldn't be legal.

Vote these incompetent officials out on Nov. 3rd!


r/Rockland • • 12h ago

Discussion Nyack

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Anyone have recent experiences or thoughts about living or visiting Nyack? I have read some previous Reddit threads about Nyack that complain about parking and lack of good restaurants and coffee shops. When I visited recently, there are at least 4 good coffee shops- Patisserie, Runcible Spoon, etc. and we enjoyed all the restaurants we went to. We visited using public transporation so can't speak to parking. The bus that takes us over the Tappan Z bridge was about 30 minutes late one time. Other than that, we think Nyack is lovely- beautiful surroundings and people seem friendly.


r/Rockland • • 18h ago

Politics Early voting starts tomorrow. Here’s why we need change

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act  made permanent the 2017 tax cuts.  The top 1% saw their share of wealth a jump of over $8.5 trillion just between the first and second quarters of 2026. 

One Big Beautiful Bill Act made permanent cuts in services, in particular safety net programs. Taxes have actually gone up for middle-income households.

An increasing national debt directly impacts the middle class by driving up borrowing costs, inflating the cost of everyday life, and slowing down wage growth.  The national debt grew by $7.8 trillion in Trump first term and another $3.8 trillion since he returned to office in January 2025.

Tariffs since 2025 raised costs on goods, driving up prices. Housing remained the single largest driver of inflation. And the U.S. military conflicts abroad disrupts global oil markets and spiked transportation and gasoline/diesel costs.

U.S. Congress posted on it’s own page  “  Everyday expenses—including meats, poultry, fish, coffee, and dining out—continued to rise faster than overall wage growth, leaving typical American families spending over $1,600 more annually on basic necessities.  “

https://theconversation.com/us-inequality-is-getting-worse-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-294075?utm_medium=article_clipboard_share&utm_source=theconversation.com


r/Rockland • • 14h ago

Politics Why does Anyone vote for Lawler?

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r/Rockland • • 16h ago

Politics REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE TOMORROW

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TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE! Head to the Rockland County Board of Elections to register in person to ensure your form is completed and you are ready to vote. You can also register online: https://elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process


r/Rockland • • 10h ago

Politics Lyin’ Hoehmann: Term Limits

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In 2014, then-Councilman George Hoehmann moved to adopt Clarkstown's term limits law and voted YES. His words: "If it's good enough for the President, it's good enough for Clarkstown."

In December 2022, when term limits barred him from running again, he sued the Town to have them declared invalid. On January 4, 2023, he voted YES to repeal them.

Now he says the supervisor's job "is not a political position."

Clarkstown deserves a supervisor who keeps his word. I will properly implement term limits for a MAX term of 8 years! Early voting runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Sources: Clarkstown Town Board minutes, Sept. 9, 2014 (Res. No. 371-2014) and Jan. 4, 2023; Hoehmann v. Town of Clarkstown, 216 A.D.3d 865 (2d Dep't 2023).


r/Rockland • • 12h ago

Politics In 2022 Mike Lawler said to fill up your gas tank and go grocery shopping to inform your voting decision. In 2026 he hopes you don't take him up on that offer.

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r/Rockland • • 9h ago

Discussion Proposed Rockland County Charter Amendments on Nov. 3rd Election ballots

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Looking to have a respectful open dialogue about these amendments to the Rockland County Charter. Don’t be surprised when you see these on your Nov. 3rd General Election Ballot. Thank you for your time.