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Happy Jack 5k Race
West Nyack, NY – The annual Happy Jack 5K Race is set to take place on October 19th at Germonds Park, with a day of family-friendly activities that honor the memory of John Thomas “Happy Jack” Doyle. Event Schedule: The event supports the Happy Jack Fund, which provides scholarships to high school students who have lost a sibling, and helps families who…
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Fundraiser for Alex Padilla
Congers, NY – A fundraiser in support of Alex Padilla, a 13-year-old Felix Festa Middle School student who was seriously injured in a biking accident this past summer, will be held on October 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Barn Cidery. Alex was involved in a tragic accident on July 10th, when he was struck by a dump truck…
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Rockland Indian Food Festival in West Nyack on October 12
West Nyack, NY – Supervisor George Hoehmann met with Legislator Paul and the Indian Food Festival committee this week to finalize plans for the highly anticipated event. The festival, now in its new and spacious location at Germonds Park, promises a fantastic day filled with delicious food, music, and culture. Event Details: Venue Update The festival…
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School District Board Member Resigns Due as a Result of a “Laughing Emoji”
ORANGETOWN, NY – Dawn Kitz, a member of the South Orangetown Central School District Board, has resigned after receiving backlash over a controversial social media post. The post in question involved Kitz’s response to a poor-humor Facebook joke about the recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Kitz used a laughing emoji to react…
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Goodstock 2024 on Sunday Oct 6, to Benefit People to People
ORANGEBURG, NY – This fall, the spirit of the original Woodstock concert will return with Goodstock 2024, a star-studded musical event celebrating the 55th anniversary of the iconic 1969 festival held on Max Yasgur’s farm. Organized by renowned musicians Neil Berg, Johnny Markowski, and Joe D’Urso, Goodstock promises to bring together some of the finest…
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Rep. Lawler Issues Apology for Really Dumb Costume Choice in 2006 (The College Years)
By Rockland News Editorial Staff CONGERS, NY – We don’t even know where to begin with this article. On Thursday, Representative Mike Lawler of New York faced criticism after a photo resurfaced from 2006, showing him in blackface while impersonating Michael Jackson. The image, first reported by The New York Times, shows Lawler as a…