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Rockland County Announces Inaugural Accessible Family Fun Day
NEW CITY, NY — Rockland County takes a significant step towards inclusivity with the announcement of its first Accessible Family Fun Day scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2024. County Executive Ed Day and Jacki Scott, Director of the County Office for People with Disabilities, have extended an open invitation to this groundbreaking event. Designed to…
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Village of West Haverstraw Introduces Free Dance Fitness Classes at Pecks Pond Park
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — The Village of West Haverstraw is excited to announce a new community fitness initiative, “Dance Fitness by the Pond,” offering free dance and fitness classes to the public. This event is part of a collaboration between Casa de la Cultura and Tresh the Body, focusing on promoting health, beauty, and fitness…
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Rockland County IDA Partners with RCC to Support Student Internships
The Rockland County Industrial Development Agency (Rockland IDA), in a significant collaboration with Rockland Community College (RCC), has announced a new initiative designed to support local students and stimulate economic growth within the county. The initiative will provide $15,000 in internship stipends to RCC students, fostering hands-on experience in key industries and contributing to Rockland…
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STAC Introduces STEM Adjunct Faculty Academy to Inspire Future Innovators
St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York, has unveiled its latest initiative aimed at enhancing STEM education: the STEM Adjunct Faculty Academy. This new program invites seasoned professionals from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to contribute their knowledge and expertise as part-time adjunct faculty members. President Ken Daly, who brings over…
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East Ramapo Crisis: Protestors Rally in Albany for State Intervention in Troubled School District
SPRING VALLEY, NY — In an increasing display of community outrage, over a hundred parents and advocates converged at the New York State Capitol yesterday, demanding immediate state intervention in the East Ramapo Central School District, which has faced controversy over budget and operational challenges for years. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), actively…
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Veolia Supports EPA’s New PFAS Drinking Water Standards: A Commitment to Public Health and Safety
Veolia, a leader in optimized resource management, has expressed strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly released PFAS drinking water regulations. This support comes amidst Veolia’s proactive efforts to safeguard public health by effectively managing and treating PFAS compounds in drinking water supplies. Since 2019, Veolia has been at the forefront of addressing…