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Blood Drive February 23rd in Spring Valley
There will be a Blood Drive at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley on Thursday, February 23rd from 1 to 6pm on the third floor in the Fielding Room. To schedule an appointment, call 845-352-5700 x244 or visit finkelsteinlibrary.org/adult-classes. All blood donors during the month of February not only will receive a $10…
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NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION NETS 2 ARRESTS, GUNS AND DRUGS
Both Defendants Charged with Felonies Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, NY Division, announced the arrests of two residents from Congers, NY for possession of a controlled substance and two handguns. The arrests were the result of search warrants executed last week, stemming from a…
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Harckham: Statement on Vote Against Justice Hector LaSalle Nomination
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham released today the following statement following the Senate floor vote rejecting Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination to lead the New York State Court of Appeals: “After weighing ample input from constituents, I have voted against the nomination of Hector LaSalle to be approved as chief judge of the…
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Survey Shows More Than Half of Americans Deeply Concerned About Climate Change
(Rockland) – February 15, 2023 — One in four Americans say climate change is affecting their decision-making on major life events such as having children, according to new survey results released recently by global environmental services leader Veolia and renowned research firm Elabe. For example, across many topics covered in the survey, a clear consensus…
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ROCKLAND COMMUNITY POWER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROGRAM: Information Sessions in February and March
Six Rockland County municipalities are participating in the second round of the Rockland Community Power program: Clarkstown, Orangetown, and the Villages of Grand View-On-Hudson, Haverstraw, Nyack, and Upper Nyack. The Rockland Community Power program provides eligible Upper Nyack residents and small businesses with the option of either renewable or standard electricity supply at competitive, fixed…
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Weber Honors Roxanne Watson on Valentine’s Day/National Donor Day
Roxanne Watson, a donor’s heart recipient, has signed up 13,000 new organ donors to return the kindness! Roxanne Watson’s story is one of willpower, hope, and selflessness. She is a heart transplant recipient who had spent two long years on the transplant list before receiving a heart from her donor, Michael Bovill. Her new lease…