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Haverstraw, Businesses and State Reps Push CHPE/ORU for Retail Relief
Ongoing construction during daytime and nighttime hours have reportedly reduced sales at retail stores in North Rockland by 20-70% over the summer. HAVERSTRAW, NY – Business owners, town officials, and community leaders gathered today at Haverstraw Town Hall to continue addressing the economic and logistical fallout from the ongoing Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) and…
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New City Doctor Arraigned for Alleged $27,000 State Payroll Fraud
NEW CITY, N.Y. – A local physician was arraigned in Rockland County Court this week on charges stemming from an alleged scheme to collect state wages while employed elsewhere. Lena Samuel, 47, of New City, faces an indictment charging her with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and 29 counts of Offering a False Instrument…
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Rockland Joins Nationwide Effort to Prevent Childhood Injuries
NEW CITY, NY – Each year, preventable injuries remain the leading cause of death among children in New York State, with more than 18,000 youths under age 19 requiring hospitalization. To raise awareness and encourage preventive measures, the Rockland County Department of Health is joining the state and nation in observing National Childhood Injury Prevention…
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Rockland’s NY Boulders Baseball Team First Playoff Game Tonight
POMONA, NY – The New York Boulders surged into the postseason, after capping a remarkable final stretch of the regular season with four consecutive wins, a playoff-clinching victory, and a weekend sweep of the East Division champion Sussex County Miners. With momentum on their side and a roster brimming with standout performers, the Boulders now…
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Nyack Unveils Packed Fall Events Guide with 120 Scheduled Events
Nyack, NY — As the crisp air of autumn rolls into the Hudson Valley, the Village of Nyack is welcoming residents and visitors alike with a vibrant lineup of events celebrating the season’s change, artistic expression, community spirit, and local heritage. With more than 120 events scheduled between now and Thanksgiving, the newly released Nyack…
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State Senator Pete Harckham Announces Re-Election Bid for 2026
Peekskill, NY — State Senator Pete Harckham has officially confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2026, ending speculation about his political future. The four-term senator issued a statement on Wednesday asserting his commitment to continue serving New York’s 40th Senate District. “To quell any speculation about my future plans, I will be running for…