Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblymember Nader Sayegh (D-Yonkers) have introduced legislation (S.6291 / A.3728) directing the state’s commissioner of education to collaborate with state police and homeland security to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds. In the shadow of numerous school shootings, episodes of social … [Read more...] about Skoufis and Sayegh Want State Education Department to Provide Stronger Safety Standards for Schools
FORMER ROCKLAND COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER PLEADS GUILTYTO UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT
District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that John Kezek, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Florida, New York, a former Corrections Officer with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office has pleaded guilty to Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree (Class E Felony) and forcible touching (Class A Misdemeanor) following a 2021 investigation into criminal activity … [Read more...] about FORMER ROCKLAND COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER PLEADS GUILTYTO UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT
Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Hosts Annual Blessing of the Soil – From Seed to Supper
Message from Stephanie Dixon Good afternoon, I am writing to invite you to attend the annual Blessing of the Soil Event hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) on Saturday, May 6th at noon. The theme of this year's event is "From Seed to Supper." As you may know, the pandemic and inflation have affected many of our residents on different … [Read more...] about Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Hosts Annual Blessing of the Soil – From Seed to Supper
The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. Free smoke alarms available this Friday, April 28. Appointment Necessary.
Upper Nyack Resident Robert Berger has contacted the Village with the following information about the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. He wrote, "My Red Cross team will be in Upper Nyack this Friday, April 28 from 10-1. We have 3-4 appointment slots left for free 10 year, no battery- changing-ever smoke alarms, and a brief home fire safety chat. 20-30 minutes and we're … [Read more...] about The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. Free smoke alarms available this Friday, April 28. Appointment Necessary.
Create & Explore Summer Camp and Community Garden
It is with great pleasure that Mayor Simon and The Board of Trustees announces that applications for both Create and Explore Summer Camp and The Village Community Garden are now open to Village Residents. ( While space is available). Applications can be picked up at the Community Development office located at Village Hall, 200 North Main Street, … [Read more...] about Create & Explore Summer Camp and Community Garden