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Over 1,500 Gather at Clover Stadium to Commemorate Tragic Anniversary and Call for Peace
POMONA, NY – On the evening of Monday, October 7, more than 1,500 community members filled Clover Stadium in Pomona for a heartfelt memorial marking one year since the tragic events in Israel that shocked the world. The ceremony, hosted by the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County, drew participants from all walks of…
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Nanuet School District to Vote on Library’s $12.9 Million Bond for Needed Building Upgrades on October 16
NANUET, NY – Residents of the Nanuet School District will head to the polls on October 16, 2024, to vote on a proposed $12.9 million bond that aims to fund critical infrastructure repairs and expand facilities at the Nanuet Public Library. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the library. The…
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Upcoming Career Opportunities in Rockland County, NY – Fall 2024
A series of career events are scheduled across Rockland County, offering a variety of job opportunities and resources for residents. Below are key events and opportunities this fall: Additionally, applications for the Operating Engineers Local 825 NY Apprenticeship Program for Spring 2025 will open online starting at 8:00 AM on October 28, 2024. More details can be…
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Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel: Statement from County Executive Ed Day
Rockland County, NY – On the anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel, Rockland County Executive Ed Day issued a powerful statement commemorating the over 1,200 innocent lives lost during the horrific assault by Hamas, marking the deadliest massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust. “One year ago, over 1,200 innocent lives were tragically taken…
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Bill Weber’s Absence from NAACP Forum Draws Sharp Criticism
Rockland County, NY – State Senator Bill Weber is facing significant backlash after choosing not to attend the NAACP’s annual pre-election forum on October 10, 2024. The event, a longstanding opportunity for candidates to engage with voters, will feature key figures like Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, but Weber’s refusal to participate has sparked outrage among the community and…
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County Wins State Election Law Case Against New York State
NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach announced a legal victory for the County of Rockland against the State of New York. The lawsuit challenged a state law that would have required local elections to be held only in even-numbered years, cutting the terms of all county officials by one…