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RCC Welcomes Mullaney as New President
Rockland County, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) has announced the appointment of Dr. William P. Mullaney as the institution’s ninth president. The selection was confirmed by the RCC Board of Trustees at a special meeting on December 2, 2024, and subsequently approved by the State University of New York (SUNY) on December 17, 2024. “We are excited…
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Joint Chamber Networking & Partnership in Progress Awards Dinner
Nanuet, NY – The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Post-Holiday Joint Chamber Networking event on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Aqua Terra Grille (420 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River, NY) from 6 PM to 9 PM, with cocktails beginning at 5 PM. The evening will honor the recipients of the 2025 Partnership in Progress Award: The event provides a prime…
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Bill Protecting Medically Fragile Adults Signed into Law
Albany, NY – In a significant victory for medically fragile young adults across the state, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation spearheaded by New York State Senator Pete Harckham and New York State Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow. The new law ensures that individuals aging out of pediatric nursing homes at 21 can continue…
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New York State Passes Law to Protect Medically Fragile Adults
Young Adults Can Now Continue to Receive Specialized Pediatric Care Beyond Age 21 Albany, NY – In a significant victory for medically fragile residents and their families, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow. This groundbreaking measure ensures that individuals aging out of pediatric…
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Rockland County Officials, NY State Senator Intensify MTA Legal Battle Against Congestion Pricing Plan
NEW CITY, NY – In a press conference held on Monday, December 16, 2024, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, New York State Senator Bill Weber, and Rockland County Attorney Thomas Humbach reiterated their strong opposition to New York State’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) congestion pricing plan. Set to begin in January 2025, the plan imposes…
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Rose Memorial Library Announces 2025 Book Club Reading List
For literature lovers and community seekers, the Rose Memorial Library Book Club in Stony Point, NY, is a great destination for your literary adventures in 2025. With an exciting lineup of literary works, the club invites readers of all stripes to immerse themselves in diverse narratives and thought-provoking discussions. Led by organizers Joy Buckhout and…