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Rockland Legislators Approve Funding for New Boat for Sheriff’s Marine Unit
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Legislators have unanimously approved the purchase of a new boat for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, ensuring that officers are equipped with the necessary tools for patrol and emergency response along the Hudson River. The new vessel will replace a 26-year-old boat that has been reconditioned twice…
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Cannabis and Community: Haverstraw NY Dispensary 202 Cannabis Hosts Grand Opening
Haverstraw, NY – Today marks a milestone in Rockland County as 202 Cannabis Co., the area’s first licensed recreational dispensary, opens its doors. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, along with several other dignitaries, and consumers from 21 to 65+ were in attendance. But beyond the buzz of legalization and retail, the story of 202…
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Rockland Music Venue Rhodes North Tavern in Sloatsburg Sold
SLOATSBURG, NY — A cornerstone of the Rockland County music and dining scene is turning the page on a beloved chapter. Rhodes North Tavern, the iconic restaurant, bar, and live music venue nestled in the heart of Sloatsburg, is now sold, and being renovated. Rhodes North in Sloatsburg was established by Tyler Rhodes over 20…
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Haverstraw NY’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens Next Week
Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary. It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may have been a tad lower, but quality control standards were often an issue. 202…
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Aftermath: Tensions Flared at End of Mike Lawler Event
WEST NYACK, NY — The town hall-style event last Sunday featuring Congressman Mike Lawler ended on a tense note – after a verbal altercation between two attendees drew attention from both social media and local observers. According to a statement from Lauren-Marie Wohl, the incident occurred just after the formal portion of the event concluded.…
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What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event
By Keith Shikowitz & Tom Ossa Clarkstown, NY – On Sunday evening, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a town hall style meeting at Clarkstown South High School, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees, eager to engage directly with their District 17 representative in Washington. The event, co-moderated by Deputy Supervisor Brenda Logan Charles of…