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Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Will Host Second Jeopardy Challenge
(ROCKLAND, New York) September 30, 2021) – Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) is hosting the 2nd Annual Jeopardy Challenge Fundraiser. This year’s contestants will hale from the three Rockland Colleges – Rockland Community College, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dominican College. The event will take place on Thursday, October 28, at 6:00 PM and…
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Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presents local restaurant with Empire Award for community service
SUFFERN, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presented a New York State Senate Empire Award to Banks Dastine, owner of Diddy’s Soul Food and Lounge in Suffern, recognizing his contributions to fostering a strong sense of community in Suffern and supporting frontline workers during the pandemic. Diddy’s Soul Food and Lounge has hosted various community events…
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Help Orangetown update its Comprehensive Plan
The Town of Orangetown is embarking on a process of updating its Comprehensive Plan for the first time since 2003 to establish a guiding framework for future sustainable development, economic growth, and natural resource preservation in the Town. A Comprehensive Plan is a long-term planning document that establishes a community’s goals and aspirations for the…
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Application Now Open! Small Business Grant Relief Program
In response to the economic hardship experienced by small businesses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Rockland is launching the Small Business Grant Relief Program. The goal is to keep businesses open and retain jobs. It is a grant program in response to businesses that are at-risk of closing or laying off employees due…
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Skoufis Advocates for West-of-Hudson NYC Commuters in “Congestion Pricing” Meeting
Senator James Skoufis spoke on behalf of west-of-Hudson commuters at a public meeting regarding NYC’s Central Business District Tolling Program (“congestion pricing”) on September 29th. “There is simply inadequate transit from west of Hudson into the business district. There really is very little opportunity to migrate from driving… to train service… I implore the review board to…
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Applications Now Open for $3.5 Million in CARES Act Grant Funding For Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Rental Relief
New City, NY, – County Executive Ed Day and Community Development Assistant Director Maria Frank announce that applications are now available for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funding. Rockland County received $3,550,162 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of COVID-19. “We know Rockland is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and this…