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Rockland for Ceasefire to March on Dec.19
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Use Ends Today in Upper Nyack
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County Gathers Public Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
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“Combating Campus Antisemitism Act” Aims to Defund Anti-Semitics
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Seven Arrested in “Operation Clean Streets” Drug Bust
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12:30 Gathering in Support of Israel at RCC Today
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Work Smart NY to Equip Professionals with Next-Level Skills
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Heartwarming Animal Blessing Event to Take Place on Oct. 4th.
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County Executive Ed Day to Reveal 2024 Proposed Budget
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Rockland County Announces Changes in Consumer Protection Leadership
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NYC’s Controversial Move: Exporting Homeless Amidst Housing Crisis
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How 99signs Managed Custom Signage for a 200-Unit Community
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Nanuet Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
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Bear Mountain Bridge Rescue Draws Multi-County Response
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Rockland for Ceasefire to March on Dec.19
Rockland for Ceasefire, an advocacy group formed to call for an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, is organizing a march and rally to protest the criminal charges against a 15-year-old Palestinian-American boy. The charges stem from the removal of an Israeli flag from the Clarkstown Police Department building as a demonstration against Israel’s…
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Use Ends Today in Upper Nyack
Upper Nyack, NY — As fall cleanup efforts are underway, residents in the Village of Upper Nyack are reminded that today marks the last day for the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. Local Law #9 of 2022, regulating sound in the village, specifies the permissible period for the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. According to…
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County Gathers Public Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Rockland County Gathers Public Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update In an effort to enhance preparedness for future events, minimize storm damage, and implement projects fostering resilience, Rockland County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Seeking valuable input from residents who have experienced storm-related damages such as power outages or flooded homes, the county is…
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“Combating Campus Antisemitism Act” Aims to Defund Anti-Semitics
Nanuet, NY – Responding to the increasing wave of antisemitic incidents across New York college campuses, Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Ari Brown have jointly introduced the Combating Campus Antisemitism Act, officially designated as Senate Bill S7752. Expressing his concern over the disturbing prevalence of antisemitism on campuses, Senator Bill Weber remarked, “Seeing antisemitism not…
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Seven Arrested in “Operation Clean Streets” Drug Bust
Rockland County, NY – In a coordinated effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, following months of investigation into narcotics sales in several locations, announced the arrest of seven individuals. The operation, aptly named “Operation Clean Streets,” targeted alleged drug dealers in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Clarkstown, and the…
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12:30 Gathering in Support of Israel at RCC Today
Suffern, NY – On Thursday, October 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., a Unity Gathering in Support of Israel is scheduled to take place at the Ellipse in the Technology Center on the Rockland Community College (RCC) Campus. The event, presented by Hillel of Rockland, along with the Hillel Club and Anti-Discrimination Club of…
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Work Smart NY to Equip Professionals with Next-Level Skills
RocklandNews.com is a sponsor for the 2023 Work Smart NY Business Bootcamp. Rockland, NY – Calling all Hudson Valley professionals! The upcoming Work Smart NY Boot Camp promises to be an invaluable opportunity to enhance business acumen and leadership skills. This event, designed for business owners, managers, bookkeepers, and leaders, aims to provide participants with…
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Heartwarming Animal Blessing Event to Take Place on Oct. 4th.
Nyack, NY –The community is invited to a special event at St. Anthony Parish in West Nyack: the Animal Blessing, commemorating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals in the Catholic Church, is celebrated during this event. However, it is open to all who wish…
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County Executive Ed Day to Reveal 2024 Proposed Budget
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day is set to present the 2024 Proposed Budget on Monday at the Robert Yeager Health Center. WHEN: 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 2 WHERE: Robert Yeager Health Center, 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona, New York 10970, Building A, Exhibition Hall The budget announcement will be live-streamed on…
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Rockland County Announces Changes in Consumer Protection Leadership
New City, NY — Rockland County Executive Ed Day has revealed upcoming staffing changes in the Consumer Protection Department. Jim Elcik, the current Director of Consumer Protection, will retire, and Kimberly Von Ronn, the Principal Assistant County Attorney, will succeed him. Elcik, a former United States Marshal, has served as Director since January 2019. Von…
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NYC’s Controversial Move: Exporting Homeless Amidst Housing Crisis
New City, NY — The City of New York’s latest effort to address its ongoing homelessness crisis has ignited controversy and concern among counties outside the city. The move, which involves exporting homeless residents while offering housing vouchers to low-income individuals, is seen by many as a way for the city to circumvent its homelessness…
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How 99signs Managed Custom Signage for a 200-Unit Community
A sponsored post by 99signs.com – located in Nyack, NY | Book free consultation A ground-up development can have dozens of signage decisions to make before opening day—from the monument at the entrance to building identification, wayfinding, parking, ADA signage, and amenities. But what happens when there isn’t a signage designer assigned to the project?…
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Nanuet Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Nanuet, NY – A 22-year-old Nanuet man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly robbing a Chase Bank and telling a bank employee that he had a firearm, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Officers located and detained the suspect about 20 minutes after the robbery was reported. Police responded to the Chase Bank at 61…
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Bear Mountain Bridge Rescue Draws Multi-County Response
Stony Point, NY – Emergency responders from Rockland, Orange and Westchester counties conducted a multi-agency search of the Hudson River Sunday night after a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge, according to fire officials and multiple reports. The incident occurred on Sunday, Sept. 13. The Piermont Fire Department reported that its Marine Unit and…
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Hayden Panatierre, Rockland Native – Fentanyl May Be Cause of Death
PALISADES, N.Y. — Rockland County native and actress Hayden Panettiere is believed to have taken a single pill containing fentanyl shortly before her death last month, according to new reporting citing law enforcement sources involved in the investigation. TMZ reported Monday that investigators believe the pill was sold as oxycodone but was laced with fentanyl,…
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Sept 11th 25th Anniversary: Rockland Remembers and Honors 85 Residents Who Died in Attacks
More than 250 gather for solemn ceremony of names, bells, flowers and remembrance on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks changed the nation and took the lives of thousands, more than 250 people gathered Friday morning at Haverstraw Bay County Park to…
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NBC Comedy Starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe Films in Nyack
Nyack, NY – A Rockland County village was transformed into a television set Thursday as production crews for the NBC comedy series “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” filmed scenes at several locations in Nyack. Filming took place Thursday, Sept. 10, along Front Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues and at St. Ann’s School…
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