Rockland Post Desk
Franchino made the following statement on November 22, 2025: “I guess we are a world of rumors. I have lobbied for installation of guard rails on Rte 59. This is a safety issue with a six-lane road and increasing numbers of people participating in peaceful protests. My main concern is a vehicle jumping the sidewalk.”
This is not the first time Franchino is stating his desire for protecting citizens in the Four Corners and other places in Clarkstown and denying any attempt at limiting free speech.
Franchino in an interview with Tom Ossa stated that he cited Patrick Carroll, NYS Assemblyman for District 96, to advocate to New York State to invest in safety barriers for all the pedestrians and protestors, who typically use the weekends to voice their frustrations with Federal, State and local Government issues, spanning back to the 1970’s.
In article published by this publication on November 19, 2025, it was pointed out:
The recent speculation that Ward 3 Clarkstown Councilman Don Franchino was going to propose restrictions on speech and protests at the Four Corners area in Nanuet are not accurate. A source at Town Supervisor George Hoehmann’s office confirmed that no proposals have been made to limit or relocate the protests. There are no official documents, meeting minutes, or announcements supporting the claim that any changes are under consideration.