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Community Gathers for Annual Watchfire Ceremony at Bowline Point Park
HAVERSTRAW, NY — This week, a large crowd gathered at Bowline Point Park for the annual Watchfire Ceremony, a moving tribute organized by local Vietnam veterans to honor fallen service members. The event, a long-standing tradition in the Town of Haverstraw, drew residents of all ages, many of whom have attended year after year. The…
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Norfleet Named 2025 Woman of Distinction
Nanuet, NY – Virginia “Ginny” Norfleet, a tireless advocate for preserving African American history and uplifting the Rockland community, has been named the 2025 Woman of Distinction by New York State Senator Bill Weber. The recognition highlights Norfleet’s decades of dedicated service and her commitment to educating the public about the significant contributions of African…
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Haverstraw Village Launches Rebranding Project, Launches Survey
Haverstraw, NY – The Village of Haverstraw has officially launched a transformative branding, marketing, and wayfinding signage initiative as part of its broader strategy to revitalize the downtown district and boost tourism. A survey is now available for public input, in both English and Spanish. As one of the Mid-Hudson winners of New York State’s…
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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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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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Reyes Promoted to Detective in Haverstraw
Haverstraw, NY – Haverstraw Town Police Officer Emmanuel Reyes was officially promoted to the rank of Detective in a ceremony attended by family, colleagues, and members of the community. Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips and the Town Board hosted the event, which included the formal swearing-in of Reyes by Town of Haverstraw Police Chief John…