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Libraries Set 5K at Rockland Lake
Valley Cottage, NY – The Library Association of Rockland County will bring runners, walkers and library supporters together at Rockland Lake State Park for its second annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct. 18. The event will be held at Rockland Lake State Park, located at 299 Rockland Lake Road in Valley…
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Clarkstown Maintains AA Credit Rating
New City, NY – Clarkstown has maintained its AA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s, with the credit rating agency also continuing its “stable” outlook for the town’s finances, according to an announcement from Town Supervisor George Hoehmann. The AA rating marks the sixth consecutive year Clarkstown has received the designation. Bond ratings are used…
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Round 1: Lawler, Conley Debate Over Costs, Immigration and Data Centers
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley outlined different approaches to Rockland County’s issues of housing, energy, immigration and health care during their debate Monday at the News 12 studio in Long Island, September 28, 2026. Both challenged the other’s honesty, political independence and ability to represent the Hudson Valley. Moderated by Tara…
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Suffern Woman Killed in Route 202 Crash
Wesley Hills, NY – A 38-year-old Suffern woman was killed Monday morning in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a garbage truck on Route 202 in Wesley Hills, according to information released by the Ramapo Police Department. The crash occurred near the intersection of Route 202 and Wilder Road on Monday, Sept. 28. Emergency…
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I Hate Hamlet Charms Elmwood Playhouse
photo credit: Peter Schnur
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Nyack Neighborhood Music and Arts Festival to Bring Live Music Across the Village This Saturday
Nyack, New York – The Nyack Neighborhood Music and Arts Festival is set to bring dozens of bands to porches and other locations throughout Nyack on Saturday, October 3, after severe weather forced organizers to postpone the inaugural event by one week. Festival organizer William Byrd discussed the rescheduled event during an appearance on the…
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