ALBANY – The state legislature has approved a bill renaming a portion
of Route 208 in Washingtonville to John Spear Way.
Spear, who died last year, served on the Washingtonville Planning Board
for 50 years, founded the Washingtonville CYO basketball program and was
a pillar in his local church community,
Senator William Larkin and Assemblyman James Skoufis sponsored the legislation,
which now goes to the governor for his consideration.
The portion of Route 208 that would be renamed is also known as South
Street and Goshen Avenue.
