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More Rockland Officials and Legislators Respond to NYC to Orangeburg Migrant Housing Plan
In response to New York City’s plan to relocate 340 migrant males to a hotel in Orangeburg, Rockland County, a host of public officials have voiced their concerns, prompting Rockland County Executive Ed Day to declare a state of emergency for 30 days. Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. was among the officials who…
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PENGUIN REP THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 45TH SEASON: A CELEBRATION OF LAUGHTER & LOVE
STONY POINT, NY — Penguin Rep Theatre, the professional theatre company housed in a charmingly repurposed 1880 barn, has begun its 45th season for 2023, promising a delightful mix of laughter and love. Under the guidance of founding Artistic Director, Joe Brancato, and Executive Director, Andrew M. Horn, the company kicked off the season on…
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County, Officials Hold Press Conference re: 30-Day State of Emergency
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County officials held a press conference today on the recently announced State of Emergency, as first reported by Rockland News. The State of Emergency will prohibit hotels or motels from housing migrants without a license from the County and prevent municipalities from housing anyone in Rockland without a contract agreement.…
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Town of Orangetown Serves Violation Notices to Armoni Hotel
Rockland County State of Emergency Declared Amid Armoni Inn and Suites Controversy On Sunday, May 7th, the Orangetown Building Inspector issued a Notice of Violation to the Armoni Inn and Suites, following an inspection carried out by the Town’s Fire Inspector and Assistant Building Inspector. The inspection revealed that the hotel was undergoing preparations to…
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Rockland Declares State of Emergency
Action is Direct Response to NYC’s Migrant Housing Plan Rockland County Executive Ed Day has declared a State of Emergency in response to New York City’s plan to house 340 adult males in the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months, followed by integration into the county. The declaration comes after Rockland County…
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Rockland County Officials Oppose NYC’s Plan to Bus Migrants to the Area
Rockland County officials, including County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri, are urging New York City not to send busloads of migrants to their county. They argue that Rockland lacks the necessary infrastructure to support the influx of undocumented individuals and that the current plan is neither sustainable nor…