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Rockland Health Department to Offer Free Flu, MMR Vaccines
New City, NY — As flu season approaches and public health officials remain vigilant about vaccine-preventable diseases, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has announced a series of community clinics offering free flu and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines to residents. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for individuals aged 6 months and…
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Bardonia Man Arraigned on Charges Stemming from Undercover Child Exploitation Investigation
New City, NY — A Bardonia man is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to send sexually explicit material to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. The individual turned out to be an undercover investigator, part of a multi-agency task force targeting online crimes against children. Victor Caligiuri, 28, was arraigned in Rockland County…
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Former Rockland Legislator Meehan Remembered for Decades of Public Service
New City, NY — John F. Meehan, a longtime Rockland County public servant, died on September 5 at the age of 84. Meehan, a three-term legislator and lifelong resident of Suffern, is remembered for his collaborative spirit and commitment to improving the lives of county residents across party lines. First elected in 1973, Meehan served…
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Lieberman Retires After 41 Years of Journalism
New City, NY – After 41 years of reporting, Steve Lieberman, has retired from The Journal News/lohud. His departure marks the end of an era in local journalism and leaves behind a legacy of reporting, dedication, and knowledge of the county he so diligently covered. Lieberman began his journey with The Journal News in February…
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Stony Point Officials Ask CHPE to Pay $5 Million for Struggling Retailers
By Kim Anderson Stony Point, NY — What was once anticipated as a carefully coordinated power project for New York City, has spiraled into what small business owners along Route 9W call an economic crisis for small businesses, as the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) pipeline installation on Route 9W continues to grind through Stony…
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[EXCLUSIVE] Stony Point Library Finds New Home in Historic Schoolhouse
STONY POINT, NY – After nearly a decade of community debate and planning, Rose Memorial Library’s quest for more room to serve a 14,000-resident community has landed on a solution. The library is now preparing to move into a new, larger home at the historic schoolhouse at 117 West Main Street in Stony Point. The…