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Billy Keenan, Beloved Teacher Author and Inspirational Speaker, Passes Away at 57
Stony Point, NY — The North Rockland community is mourning the loss of beloved local author and inspirational speaker, Billy Keenan, who passed away early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024. He was 57 years old. Billy Keenan was known not just for his powerful story of resilience but also for his unyielding spirit, which touched…
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North Rockland Community Residents Voice Concerns Over Thiells Roundabout Construction
Thiells, NY – Nearby residents of an area of North Rockland have raised significant frustrations over a county construction project that has disrupted their daily lives since it began in June. The project, taking place on Suffern Lane and Hammond Road in Thiells, aims to improve traffic flow but has sparked frustrations among those living…
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Rockland County Brewers and Distillers to Benefit from New Law, Allows Shipping to Consumers
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY – Rockland County’s local breweries and distilleries may benefit from a groundbreaking new law that allows them to ship alcohol directly to consumers, a move that is poised to invigorate the county’s craft beverage scene. The law, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, lifts a longstanding restriction that had previously prevented small…
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Lucy Redzeposki, Powerhouse of Rockland County Economic Development and Tourism, Steps Down from Office
Redzeposki was responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual Tourism Grants. She leaves behind a playbook for future economic development. By Cesar A., ReporterRockland News NEW CITY, NY – For nearly a week and a half, the phones at Rockland County’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism have been very busy. Those who…
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A Rockland Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis
The first in a series of educational articles about the history, types and safe consumption practices of legal marijuana, and some of its derivatives. By Tom Ossa, ReporterRocklandNews.comCo-written with assistance of AI NYACK, NY – Cannabis is now officially and legally for sale in Nyack. This past Thursday, Rockland County’s first officially recognized Cannabis store…
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Enjoy Piano Bar with The Budman at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
Nyack, NY – Cap off your Saturday night on August 17 with an evening of lively tunes at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar. The Piano Bar with The Budman kicks off at 10:00 PM, offering a cozy and vibrant atmosphere with no cover charge. Located at 2 North Broadway in Nyack, Maureen’s Jazz Cellar invites you to relax…