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ROCKLAND LEADERS CALL FOR STRONGER PFAS WATER LIMITS
Nyack, NY – Rockland County officials, environmental advocates and residents gathered at Memorial Park in Nyack on Tuesday, Sept. 22, to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation establishing stricter New York drinking water standards for several types of PFAS, a group of long-lasting chemicals that have been detected in water supplies across the state…
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Police Investigate Death at Palisades Center
West Nyack, NY – A man died Tuesday morning after falling from an upper level inside the Palisades Center in West Nyack, according to information released by the Clarkstown Police Department. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the shopping center at 1000 Palisades Center Drive. Officers were…
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Rockland Nonprofits Receive 2026 Make A Difference Grants
Montgomery, NY – Five nonprofit organizations serving communities in Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties have been selected to receive more than $20,000 through the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland’s 2026 Make A Difference Grant program. The grants are focused on infrastructure and operational expenses, with preference given to organizations and projects serving women,…
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Rockland County Community Events Continue Into Fall
Nyack, NY — Communities across Rockland County are preparing for a busy fall season, with local organizations, businesses and municipalities planning a variety of public events and activities. As is tradition in Rockland County, residents and tourists looking to get out of the city can expect tons of community gatherings, business events, recreational programs and…
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Rockland Food Pantry Launches Fall Fundraiser
Haverstraw, NY – Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland has launched its second annual Fall Harvest Fundraiser, a campaign designed to raise money for local families and individuals who use the organization’s food pantry. The fundraiser runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 30 and coincides with Hunger Action Month, a national September campaign focused on…
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Runaway Emu Safely Recovered in Ramapo
Ramapo, NY – An emu that escaped from a local petting zoo led Town of Ramapo police on an unusual pursuit Saturday morning, with officers using a department drone to track the large bird before safely returning it to the facility. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the…
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