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Orangetown Voters Pass Proposition 2
Stories You May Have Missed on Rockland News
Stories worth a second look this week
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Cookie’s Four-Year Wait for a Home
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Haverstraw Receives $4M for Bowline Park Improvements
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[REVIEW] Rocky Horror Picture Show 10/31 Halloween at Lafayette Theatre
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Community Foundation Opens $5,000 Grant Program
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Stony Point Political Rep. Surrenders to Police on Charges of Ballot Fraud
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Joe Rand Defeats Bill Weber, Flips Senate District 38
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Rockland Newsletter: Parchment Edition Oct 26, 2026
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Why Incumbents Avoid Political Debates: The Curious Case of Bill Weber
As calls grow for a debate between Bill Weber and challenger Joe Rand for NYS Senate District 38, we look at the political calculations that prompt campaign managers to decline invitations. Rockland County, NY – When an elected official seeks another term in public office, voters may expect that candidate to participate in a public…
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Rockland Residents Eligible for Energy Rebates
Albany, NY – New York State is distributing approximately $1 billion in energy rebate payments to 8.2 million households, including eligible Rockland County residents, under a program intended to offset rising household utility costs. Payments of $100, $150 or $200 began mailing on September 21, 2026, and are scheduled to continue through December. Governor Kathy…
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Joe Rand Receives Dozens of Official Endorsements in State Senate Race
Village of Nyack Mayor Joe Rand, who has been campaigning to become Senator for New York State District 38, has received new endorsements from dozens of elected officials across Rockland County, according to an endorsement announcement reported by Monsey Scoop. Prominent names backing Rand include State Senator Pete Harckham, Assemblymembers Pat Carroll and Aron Wieder,…
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[OP-ED] The Debate That Never Happened
An op-ed by Robert Jowasizas, Monday Morning News Anchor for Rockland News. Remember Rocky III? Clubber Lang, played by Mr. T, repeatedly called out Rocky Balboa, demanding a chance to fight the champion. But Rocky’s longtime manager, Mickey Goldmill, wanted no part of it. Mickey knew Clubber Lang was a serious challenger. He was concerned…
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Weber and Rand Local Endorsements and Fundraising in State Senate District 38 Race
HAVERSTRAW, NY — Republican Bill Weber and Democrat Joe Rand are highlighting support from elected officials and residents alike, in their race for New York State Senate District 38, with Weber publishing an endorsement roster spanning several levels of government and Rand announcing backing from three Haverstraw-area leaders. Weber’s campaign website lists Congressman Mike Lawler,…
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