Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Free screening of ‘All the Lonely People’ October 28th in Garnerville
The Rockland County Office for the Aging presents a free screening of All the Lonely People, a social-impact film examining the epidemic of loneliness. It will include a facilitated virtual Q&A with the film’s producers. The documentary places a human face on the hidden epidemic of chronic loneliness and social isolation. Built on hope, it shares the…
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Reichlin-Melnick celebrates 75th Anniversary of Camp Bullowa with Scouts
The Greater Hudson Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Camp Bullowa this weekend and circulated the attached press release. Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick attended the celebration and had this to say, “Happy 75th Anniversary to Camp Bullowa! This weekend I enjoyed visiting with local scouts, camp rangers, and everyone who organized…
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Senator Reichlin-Melnick Delivers Funding for Environmental Education Programs with Keep Rockland Beautiful
ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick recently announced $20,000 in funding he secured in the state budget to help Keep Rockland Beautiful (KRB) provide two interactive environmental education programs at schools in Rockland. Earth B.E.A.T. works with elementary school students, and Rockland P.L.U.S. works with high school students. At a recent visit to Haverstraw Elementary School,…
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BSA Greater Hudson Valley Council’s Camp Bullowa celebrates 75 years
Stony Point, NY – September 25, 2022 – In an age where change comes at an ever-increasing pace, some things show they stand the test of time. The Greater Hudson Valley Council of BSA’s (GHVBSA) Camp Bullowa stands as one such gem, having just celebrated its 75th anniversary. In addition to welcoming New York State…
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JURY CONVICTS HAVERSTRAW MAN ON ALL COUNTS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that RamiroLinares, 39 of Haverstraw, New York was found guilty on all counts after a jury trialbefore Judge DiCaprio in the Village of Haverstraw that commenced on September 19,2022 and concluded on September 22, 2022. The defendant was found guilty on onecount of Sexual Abuse…
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Veolia encourages customers to continue to limit water usage to prevent possible Fall dry spell
The County of Rockland has lifted the Modified Stage II Water Emergency, effective immediately. The alert had been in effect since Thursday, August 18 following a particularly dry spell with very little rain.Since mandatory restrictions were enacted, water usage has fallen about 15 percent in Rockland. However, in order to further protect water supplies, families…