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Spring Valley, NY: 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Invitation
The Village of Spring Valley invites all community members to join in a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The event will serve as a moment for reflection, unity, and remembrance of the resilience that defines us as “one nation under God.” Event Details: Location:Outside Village Hall200 North Main…
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Major Fire in Nanuet Displaces Residents in Old Avalon Gardens Apartment Complex, No Fatalities
By Rockland News Staff NANUET, NY — A massive fire tore through eight apartments in The Peaks complex on Avalon Gardens Drive on Tuesday afternoon, leaving several residents displaced. First responders from nearly a dozen fire departments worked tirelessly to bring the blaze under control as plumes of black smoke rose over the neighborhood. The…
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Dunkin’ Grand Opening Sparks Facebook Group Turmoil
It could turn out to be Stony Point’s most anticipated event, ever. Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Rockland News will follow up with new information as we learn more. By Cesar A., Reporter for Rockland News STONY POINT NY – Stony Point has found itself in the throes of a full-blown caffeine crisis.…
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West Haverstraw Food Truck & Music Festival Promises a Day of Fun
West Haverstraw, NY – Get ready for a day of delicious eats and lively entertainment at the West Haverstraw Food Truck & Music Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Peck’s Pond Park. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering a full day of family-friendly fun. With over 12 food vendors on-site,…
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9/11 Candle Light Ceremony to Honor Victims and Support Local Fund
Haverstraw, NY – The community is invited to honor and remember the victims of 9/11 at a special Candle Light Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Peck’s Pond Park. The event, held in memory of Ashley Nicole Badenchini, will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place rain or shine. Attendees will have the opportunity…
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Haverstraw Teen Arraigned on Murder and Weapons Charges in July Homicide
Haverstraw, NY – Yandie Martinez, 18, of Haverstraw, has been arraigned on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, following a July 1, 2024, homicide in the Village of Haverstraw, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. The incident occurred…