“[The petition is] a very important step to be able to preserve the historic fabric of the town,” Allison said. “But that’s somewhat different than saying this is going to keep the people here. It’s ...

she worked as a reporter for a local newspaper in Nanuet, New York, as well as a beauty writer for Exhibit A, an online lifestyle publication. Allison is also a former Sephora beauty advisor.

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