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Haverstraw NY’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens Next Week
Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary. It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may have been a tad lower, but quality control standards were often an issue. 202…
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Aftermath: Tensions Flared at End of Mike Lawler Event
WEST NYACK, NY — The town hall-style event last Sunday featuring Congressman Mike Lawler ended on a tense note – after a verbal altercation between two attendees drew attention from both social media and local observers. According to a statement from Lauren-Marie Wohl, the incident occurred just after the formal portion of the event concluded.…
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What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event
By Keith Shikowitz & Tom Ossa Clarkstown, NY – On Sunday evening, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a town hall style meeting at Clarkstown South High School, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees, eager to engage directly with their District 17 representative in Washington. The event, co-moderated by Deputy Supervisor Brenda Logan Charles of…
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Supervisor Specht Joins Montebello Seniors for Annual Pizza Party
Montebello, NY — Supervisor Michael Specht joined the Montebello seniors this week for their annual pizza party and meeting at the Town of Ramapo Senior Center, where a lively and engaged group of seniors gathered to enjoy food, fellowship, and future planning. The event offered an opportunity for seniors to connect with local leadership and…
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Supervisor Specht Attends Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
New City, NY — Supervisor Michael Specht joined community members, legal professionals, and elected officials at a solemn Holocaust Remembrance commemoration held at the Rockland County Courthouse this week. The event was hosted by the Justice Brandeis Law Society of the 9th Judicial District, in partnership with the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and…
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Jameson Vocal Studio and Dreams Foundation Present “A Music Gift for Mom” on May 10
Pearl River, NY — Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with the gift of music as Jameson Vocal Studio and the Dreams Foundation present “A Music Gift for Mom” on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, located at 51 Sickletown Road, Pearl River. The performance will feature a selection of instrumental and…