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  • Appellate Decisions – Shapiro & Youngewirth Article 78 on Zoning

    For a summary of these decisions please see the Press Release August 22, 2012 – 2012-08-22 Shapiro Appeals Decision August 22, 2012- 2012-08-22 Youngworth Appeals Decision    

  • Shapiro & Youngewirth Win Appeal

    Shapiro & Youngewirth Win Appeal

    FIGHT TO SAVE THE PATRICK FARM UPDATE Town of Ramapo Residents, Shapiro & Youngewirth Win Decision in Appellate Court: Judge Jamieson’s Lawsuit Dismissals Overturned August 24, 2012  On April 22nd, a four-judge panel of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court overturned orders written by Rockland Supreme Court Justice Linda S. Jamieson…

  • June 13th, 8:00-9:30 at Suffern Crown Plaza: Consequences of Over-development

    WHAT IS THIS MEETING ABOUT? An informative meeting for all residents of Rockland County concerning the future of their property values / taxes / drinking water supply and how it relates to the over-development of the Patrick Farm Property. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND! Whether you live in Ramapo or other Rockland town’s you will not…

  • Public Hearing is open for written comments until 12/21/11 5:00 p.m.

    The Town of Ramapo Planning Board has not yet voted on the Patrick Farm final subdivision and site plan applications. ROSA and our hired experts along with Rockland County officials, political representatives and the Department of Emergency Services presented the board with compelling documentation and evidence as to why they should carefully consider this project…

  • 12/10/11 10:30 a.m.: ROSA Pre-hearing Planning Meeting at Airmont Village Hall

    Please come to a planning and update meeting at Airmont Village Hall this Saturday December 10th at 10:30 a.m. This meeting is for those of you who to meet with supporters who want to get caught up with the plans and the latest information before the Tuesday meeting. Please come to get updated. We need…

  • 12/13/12 8p.m.: Public Hearing for Patrick Farm Final Subdivision and Final Site Plan

    Please come to the public hearing for the Final Plans for Patrick Farm for Tuesday December 13 at 8:00p.m. at the Town of Ramapo – 237 Rt 59, Suffern NY 10901 We want to make sure everyone attends and asks the Planning not to approve this plan for specific reasons. There are many reasons why…

  • ROSA IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

    ROSA VOWS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT, APPEALS LOWER COURTS DECISION IN CASE AGAINST THE TOWN OF RAMAPO AND SCENIC DEVELOPMENT Ramapo, NY (October 23, 2011) – On Friday, October 21st, the law firm of Tabner, Ryan and Keniry, representing the citizens Group, ROSA (Ramapo Organized for Sustainability and a Safe Aquifer), received Judge Thomas Walsh’s decision…

  • 501c3 Status is Confirmed

    Great news ROSA Fans, it’s official! ROSA has gained their 501(c)3 status making all contributions to our organization  tax deductible. For all our past donors, we thank you very much for your continued support. For those who are new to ROSA, or have considered or promised a donation to ROSA… Now is the time to…

  • ROSA 4 Rockland Strengthens Support as Opposition Grows Against High-Density Development of Patrick Farm

    ROSA’s Presence at Clearwater Festival and a Fundraiser in Grand View-on-Hudson Broadens Grassroots’ Appeal and Outreach Across the Lower Hudson Valley RAMAPO, NY, June 21, 2011: On the heels of ROSA’s two recently filed lawsuits against the Town of Ramapo and expert testimony which cast serious doubt as to the efficacy of what ROSA calls…

  • COME MEET ROSA – Saturday & Sunday, June 18th & 19th (10AM-8PM)

    COME MEET ROSA – This Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th (10AM-8PM) “Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival” at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY ROSA will be joining other conservation exhibitors at this music and environmental festival and will have a booth onsite.  Come meet ROSA leadership and hear about ROSA’s efforts to stop…