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New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) have announced Juan Pablo Mobili as the Rockland County Poet Laureate for the 2025-2026 term. As Poet Laureate, Mobili will act as an ambassador for the literary arts, engaging the community through public readings, civic events, and educational activities. […]

By Keith S. Shikowitz Homelessness remains a pressing issue in the United States, where countless individuals face freezing temperatures each winter without adequate shelter or warmth. In response to this crisis, Kenn Rowell, along with friends and supporters, launched Blankfest in 1997, a grassroots initiative providing blankets and other essentials directly to those in need. […]

Well, they kind of reopened. Then they closed again. But they will reopen again. Details below. By Cesar A. Haverstraw, NY – Today, as the winter sun slanted across Route 9W in Haverstraw, the hum of anticipation reached its peak. Not for the opening of a new Dunkin’ bistro or the unveiling of a new […]

Nyack, NY – A significant water main break at the intersection of Broadway and Cedar Hill has caused extensive disruptions in water service and traffic in parts of Nyack Village. The break, which is severe enough to lift and shift pavement at the southern end of the corner, is being addressed by the Water Department […]

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Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham officially began his fourth term in office on Wednesday, as he was sworn in for the start of the 2025 legislative session in Albany. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Harckham, who has represented his district with a focus on environmental conservation and community advocacy. […]