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ON THIS WEEK’S PODCAST:
- Interview with Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, regarding the recent proposal by MPact for residential housing, which requires a PILOT program (Payment in lieu of taxes)
- Local election results (not national) for Rockland candidates – Who won, who lost, by the numbers.
- Rose Memorial Library Prop 2. – 15 votes separate a [YES] / [NO] bond vote for new construction (Story at 11)
More stories:
Mary Paula Corcoran
Mary Paula Repsher Corcoran (Polly), 87, of Blauvelt, NY passed peacefully on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 8th, 1937 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where she was raised. Polly was a graduate of Moravian College. She and her husband, Andy, travelled the world, visiting every continent. She is survived by…
Nyack Fires in Two Apartment Complexes: Emergency Crews Battle Blazes
By Kim Anderson Nyack, NY – Two separate and severe fires broke out Tuesday morning in downtown Nyack, prompting a massive emergency response and displacing numerous residents. Both incidents occurred within close proximity and within the same hour, straining fire and emergency crews county-wide. The first blaze erupted around 11 a.m. on the sixth floor…
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Rockland News Briefs: Tuesday June 3rd, 2025
Rockland: 1. Increased Patrols at Houses of Worship in RocklandIn the wake of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Colorado, Rockland law enforcement has stepped up patrols at local houses of worship. Clarkstown police were spotted outside the New City Jewish Center, and Ramapo’s Police Chief Daniel Hyman confirmed his department doubled patrols during the Shavuot holiday.…
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Culture and Community on Parade at Nyack’s African American Day Celebration, June 7
NYACK, NY — The annual African American Day Parade & Festival returns Saturday, June 7, starting at noon from Memorial Park. The celebration includes a lively parade featuring dance troupes, bands, and community groups, followed by an afternoon festival in the park. Festivalgoers can enjoy live music, food from soul and Caribbean vendors, and family-friendly…
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Nyack Hosts Public Workshop to Launch $4.5M New York Forward Grant Planning
NYACK, NY — The Village of Nyack held its first public workshop on Thursday evening at the Rockland BOCES Gym to gather community input for its $4.5 million New York Forward grant. Residents had the opportunity to share project ideas with the Local Planning Committee, which will spend the next six months identifying and recommending…
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Rockland Pride Sunday Returns to Nyack June 8
NYACK, NY — Pride will fill the streets of Nyack on Sunday, June 8, as Rockland Pride Sunday returns with a full day of celebration and inclusion. The parade kicks off at 11:30 AM from Memorial Park, followed by live entertainment, vendors, and kids’ activities including a bounce house and arts & crafts. Hosted by…
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