Update On The Fight for Free Speech - PLEASE READ
📣 CALLS TO ACTION
The Clarkstown Town Council is attempting to restrict the right to protest at the Four Corners in Nanuet: a historic and essential site for public expression in Rockland County. This is a direct threat to our First Amendment rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. This isn’t a partisan issue, it’s an American issue. Our rights matter.
1️⃣ Rally for Free Speech - Saturday, Nov 22 from 12–1pm
Join us on Saturday, Nov 22, from 12–1 PM at the Four Corners in Nanuet. We’ll stand together to defend free speech and protect our right to peaceably assemble. Register HERE
2️⃣ Attend the Clarkstown Town Bd Mtg — Monday, Nov 24 at 7 PM
Show up and make your voice heard. Every person gets 3 minutes to speak, or you can simply stand in solidarity. You do not need to be a Clarkstown resident to attend or speak. Register HERE for updates or last-minute time changes
3️⃣ Call and Email the Town Council
If you are a Clarkstown resident, contact your representatives and tell them you oppose any restrictions on protest.
Town Supervisor
• George Hoehmann — (845) 639-2050
g.hoehmann@clarkstown.gov
Town Council Members
All Town Council Members can be reached at (845) 639-2056
• Ward 1: Mark B. Licker — m.licker@clarkstown.gov
• Ward 2: Michael Graziano — m.graziano@clarkstown.gov
• Ward 3: Donald Franchino — d.franchino@clarkstown.gov
• Ward 4: Bob Axelrod — r.axelrod@clarkstown.gov
What to say:
• Limiting protests at the Four Corners is a violation of free speech.
• The Four Corners has a long history as a public assembly space.
• Ask them to reject any proposal that restricts peaceful protest.
4️⃣ Call Congressman Mike Lawler
Mike Lawler is the head of the Rockland County Republican Committee, and nothing in the local GOP happens without his knowledge and approval. He must speak out.
Call his offices:
• Pearl River: (845) 201-2060
• Washington, D.C.: (202) 225-6506
What to say:
• Identify yourself as a constituent.
• Demand he publicly oppose any attempt by the Town Council to restrict First Amendment rights.
• Remind him that free speech is fundamental and non-negotiable.
5️⃣ Spread the Word
A strong community response is the best way to stop these restrictions.matter.
Links To News Coverage:
LoHud Article: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2025/11/14/weekly-trump-protests-spur-clarkstown-ny-talks-of-limiting-protest-times/87196361007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z11----p119650c119650u001317d00----v116417o11----&gca-ft=26&gca-ds=sophi
Rockland Business Journal: https://rcbizjournal.com/2025/11/14/clarkstown-mulls-limiting-or-relocating-four-corner-protests-in-nanuet-during-an-era-of-strong-dissent/
Rockland News: Podcast/Radio Interview with Don Franchino Clarkstown Town Council: https://rocklandnews.com/nanuet-protest-limits-proposal-2025/
Assemblyman Pat Carroll Statement on FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fot44CNe2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
News 12: https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/clarkstown-board-looks-to-make-protests-safer-at-four-corners-amid
