A man intentionally jumped to his death last November, and two other men died in falls in 2005 and 2009, the Journal News reported. Possible Palisades Mall foreclosure addressed by Day My kids never say, Lets go to the mall. July 20, 2017 6:40 AM EDT. More than half of all U.S. department stores in malls will be gone by 2021, one real estate research firm predicts. It was a terrifying incident for shoppers at the mega-mall in Rockland County. Her current condition is unknown at this time. Palisades Center - Shopping, Dining and Entertainment in West Nyack, NY The customer-service office is cordoned off by a metal gate. The investigation is continuing and Clarkstown police will provide an update as information becomes available. 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But those are workplaces, not gathering places. Tenants expect the property to be demolished. Think of your mall. "I'm hoping they will help convince the mall to make changes. . By 1992, the New York Times could count 48 malls within a 90-minute drive of Times Square. In April, Payless Inc. announced it would close 400 of its shoe stores as part of its bankruptcy planon top of a separate 400 it had already scheduled to close. We used to be able to spend the whole day - it was fun, it was a destination. It also turns out that not everyone wants to spend their leisure time inside. More information about the incident hasn't been released. The development has become a magnet for millennials who are leaving downtowns for the suburbs but still want to live in a dense, walkable community. Magazines, Or create a free account to access more articles, Why the Death of Malls Is About More Than Shopping. Officers. Already, nearly 60 of these former malls have been reconstructed as new types of communities, featuring multifamily housing and other usestypically some retail and office space. UPDATE: The Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred today at 3:47 pm at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. UPDATE: Woman Dies in Fall at Palisades Center Mall Haverstraw resident Mitch Saul worked to save the woman's life. Everybody else, says Harvards Schlesinger, is figuring out how to play catch-up.. Woman Plunges To Death Inside Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack The growing fire had already engulfed much of the structure upon their arrival and prevented arriving fire units from accessing the residence where several people were reportedly trapped inside. After a woman plunged to her death inside the Palisades Center Mall Monday, lawmakers are again calling for improved safety measures there. By 2022, analysts estimate that 1 out of every 4 malls in the U.S. could be out of business, victims of changing tastes, a widening wealth gap and the embrace of online shopping for everything from socks to swing sets. Clarkstown police confirmed on Wednesday that the woman jumped from the fourth-floor to commit suicide, said Sgt. There have three other falling deaths in the massive mall since it opened more than a decade ago, according to the Journal News. Its tough, says Reinert, 27, whos worked for FYE off and on since he was 16. Clarkstown police say the cause of death is still under investigation. Many people, many restaurant choices, plus movies, great shopping, activities. From keeping our community safe on patrol to ensuring justice is served on behalf of victims in the court room, women are on the front lines ensuring Rockland is a safe and great place to live and raise a family. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile App and sign up for the Hudson Valley Post Newsletter. He said he has met with them numerous times and offered a plethora of options. This week, the Palisades Center announced that ClimbZone, a family climbing attraction, will take over the vacant space. Lincoln Memorial at Early Dusk (CC BY 2.0) by John Brighenti 23. The building was fully enclosed, the storefronts faced in, and large anchor stores were placed at separate ends to attract customers and promote foot traffic to the smaller shops in between. Their construction was helped along by the Interstate Highway System and enormous commercial investments aided by changing tax laws. Even before the pandemic, Pyramid incorporated a residential component at its Destiny USA mall in Syracuse. Today, much of that time has been given over to busier lives and second jobs and apps that let you swipe right instead of haunt the food court. Another 75 projects of this type are in the planning stages. WEST NYACK, NY First responders were called to the Palisades Center mall Thursday around 12:40 p.m. after a woman fell from the fourth floor. Click here to follow Daily Voice Orangetown and receive free news updates. Roughly 60% of Macys stores slated to close are within 10 miles of another Macys. Our digital lives are frictionless and ruthlessly efficient, with retail and romance available at a click. Nor will management fill all the empty spaces with retail. ft. per capita in Europe. "I heard a pop, a sound you would not believe," said Mitch Saul, an off-duty EMT who ran over to render aid. Palisades Center, Clarkstown end lawsuit over unused space "Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped for the second year in a row in 2021," reported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in August. The American mall is being reinvented, and for the Palisades Center, it appears to be only a matter of time before the retail/entertainment monolith morphs into something with more dimensions. So far this year, nine national retail chains have filed for bankruptcy. I think thats really appealing for a lot of young people. Follow @campys1969 on Instagram for giveaways. Simpson Could Be Granted Parole Today, The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election. Police did not confirm it was a suicide but shared information for The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When you go into a dead mall, its like shock and awe at the same time, he says. Clarkstown Police report a 36-year-old Orangeburg woman either jumped or fell to her death at the Palisades Center in Nyack on Christmas Eve. Bill Whitaker reports. Because theres nothing here., Hes not joking. The department received numerous 911 calls stating that a woman had possibly jumped from the 4th floor to the 1st floor. That would prevent a default, but it would also tee up a return to the . It is an honor as District Attorney to work closely with the women serving in law enforcement in Rockland County. 0:04. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The 10 leading causes of death in the United States | Center for Some ailing malls have already moved on to a second life. The Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Ky., bought their nearby mall and transformed part of it into an auditorium. An interior scene in Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, FL on July 10, 2017. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. He says he's living in hiding after receiving death threats. 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