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Rockland Receives Pistol Permit Public Record Exemption Forms

They are available at the county clerk's office and online

 

Forms to opt out of public records for those with pistol permits were given to Rockland County Friday afternoon at about 2 p.m., according to County Clerk Paul Piperato.

They can be filled out at the county clerk’s office in New City, or printed out, filled in at home and then mailed into the offices located at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956, Attn: Opt-Out. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, although it’s closed this upcoming Monday for Presidents Day.


The one-page form can be found on the front page of the county clerk’s website and can be completed by applicants for pistol permits and those currently licensed to have a firearm. The form also asks why you want your information private and gives a few options to choose from, or space to write in an answer.

“I think next week I’m going to take some forms to gun retailers and police organizations as well to help get the word out,” Piperato said. “We want everyone who might want to fill out an exemption form to know they’re available.”

Piperato added that once the form is in, it just has to be signed off by a judge and then the person’s name will be exempt from public records. He also said it’s important to get the forms in soon for those who want to be exempt because since the Penal Law was changed to include the option for exception there is a freeze on releasing the public records that will go through mid May.

“People need to know that just since the law has passed doesn’t mean they're not in the public records anymore,” Piperato said. “They have to actually fill out the form and get it to my office either in person or by mail before they can be exempt.”

Another gun-related item Piperato has been working on recently is the distribution of free trigger locks. He said his office started giving them out to people last week, and while he didn’t know a rough estimate of how many he’s given out, he said his office is still giving them away.

“We haven’t been overwhelmed with requests for them or anything,” he said. “We have plenty left.”

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WGMom May 20, 2013 at 09:10 am
It's entirely true that every professional has out-of-pocket expenses. But as someone who worked asRead More a corporate trainer, I can guarantee you I NEVER had to pay out of pocket expenses for supplies to teach classes. Every piece of paper, supply, and even snacks for the participants were fully covered expenses. If I had to spend out of pocket money to procure supplies, I could submit for a reimbursement, and receive it, no questions asked. I am now in school to become a high school teacher and I can see the stark difference in how the education of folks in a corporate environment is incredibly different, and privileged, than the public school environment. I've sat through numerous classes in the Clarkstown and Ramapo districts, doing observations required for my education certification, and while Clarkstown certainly benefits from certain advantages, the shabbiness of being a public school is still there. Furniture, such as teacher desks, that looks like it was purchased in a garage sale 30 years ago... faculty bathrooms that are dark and dingy, nearly crumbling, and sorely in need of updating. Etc. The public expects teachers to have professional training, act professionally, but they lack sometimes basic resources and are expected to function in an environment that feels more like a dungeon than an institution of learning. The citizens of Clarkstown, if they could get a tour of some of the facilities they are expecting children to learn in, and teachers to teach in, would be very surprised. We do supply some great technology, but then we put it in classrooms with windows that won't stay closed when it's windy, as one example. I spent most of my time in South, which is the best of the bunch, facilities-wise. Clarkstown North is a mess, Woodglen's woods are littered with fallen trees no one's cleaned up after Sandy, Laurel Plains had to be shuttered thanks to that whole foul stench... the district is in a situation where there are major capital improvements that are going to be needed. Buildings are aging, and it seems it's only the most basic of upkeep that happens. The district can't even fix the roofs of the buildings without applying for a state grant.
Heywood Jablohme May 18, 2013 at 07:17 am
What professional doesn't spend $500 per year on out of pocket expenses related to their jobs?Read More Staples offering 10% (or 5 in some cases) is hardly an example of the community getting involved. Thankfully, there are other examples of the community and PTA's getting involved and providing needed services. Clarkstown and surrounding areas hardly have substantial unmet needs in their classroom, thankfully.
Truth4all May 16, 2013 at 11:37 am
I guess better late than never. LaCorte is serving his 4th year as Mayor and was Trustee for I thinkRead More 4 years before that. This year is the only time he has brought the idea to the village about participating in this program. He is motivated by the opportunity of getting positive press for his County Executive campaign. The village should have been involved in this program ( as well as the Americorps program) long before this. On a positive note, hopefully the Village will continue this worthwhile partnership for many years to come.
Sunny May 16, 2013 at 03:50 pm
Is there an article on patch about it? I am unable to find except on lohud.com
Green Farmer May 15, 2013 at 08:23 pm
Finally!!
b May 15, 2013 at 07:31 pm
Thank God. It's been a long time coming. Finally someone has paid attention.!!! That man has gotRead More to go.
Watchdog May 16, 2013 at 04:37 pm
George, don't you have enough to do straightening out the affairs of Clarkstown. Overtime in theRead More Police Department is rampant and the Town Attorney is out of control. As Tom Nimick says, we need an outside auditor for that operation since taxpayers were abused with the hiring of a political operative Jay Savino who I understand is singing like a canary. Get on the right side George before the FBI comes a lookin" I hear that the Gromack war chest is the first place they are looking for clues. Do the right thing George or you will get trampled with the rest of them.
Tom Nimick May 15, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Congratulations, George. Now about your other responsibilities as a member of the Town Board withRead More primary oversight over budget and expenditures: Won't you be the one to propose the needed audit of the Office of Town Attorney? You know the problems exist - likely you know more about the problems than I do. It is sad to see you silent in the face of the abuse of patronage. When will we hear your voice on it?
Teacher May 16, 2013 at 07:24 am
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