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Ramapo Officer Patrick Pegley Receives Traffic Safety Award
Photo Credit: Ramapo Police Department RAMAPO, NY – Officer Patrick Pegley of the Town of Ramapo Police Department has been honored with a special recognition from AAA Northeast at their 59th Annual Traffic Safety Awards Luncheon. Supervisor Michael Specht congratulated Officer Pegley for his exceptional dedication to enhancing traffic safety within the community. Officer Pegley’s…
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Clarkstown Launches Food Scrap Composting Program
CLARKSTOWN, NY – Supervisor Hoehmann has recently unveiled a new initiative, the Clarkstown Food Scrap Composting Program, aimed at promoting environmentally responsible practices within the community. In collaboration with Rockland Green, the Town is encouraging Clarkstown residents to participate in the composting of food scraps. This program is founded on the idea that food scraps,…
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Ramapo Police Department Offers Safety Lessons to Community
RAMAPO, NY – The Ramapo Police Department’s Community Policing Unit is providing safety lessons to local community groups and organizations. The lessons cover a range of topics, including bike safety, school bus safety, pedestrian safety, awareness of stranger danger, the importance of seat belt usage, and safety on taxis and transit buses. The goal of…
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Rockland County’s Winter Warming Center Opens on Nov. 1st
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day, alongside Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri, has announced the commencement of operations for the Rockland County Warming Center. Once again, Catholic Charities has partnered with the county to operate the center, providing shelter and support for up to 75 homeless single adults at the Dr.…
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Stay Safe: Rockland County Promotes Halloween Safety Tips
NEW CITY, NY – Halloween brings festivity for children, and the Rockland County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, provides practical tips for ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday. For parents and children venturing out on Halloween, here are some safety tips to consider: 1. Promote Safety and Visibility: Establish…
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Committee Chairs Host Hearings on Waste Reduction
Albany, NY – On October 23 and 24, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, chairs of the Environmental Conservation Committee in their respective legislative houses, jointly conducted public hearings at the State Capitol. These back-to-back hearings were dedicated to exploring strategies for reducing solid waste burdens at both state and municipal…