Rockland County
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Rockland County Partners with STAC to Offer Affordable Education for County Employees
50 Percent Tuition Discount for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Announced The County of Rockland and St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) have announced a partnership aimed at expanding affordable educational opportunities for Rockland County employees. The collaboration offers a 50 percent tuition discount on both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, opening doors for career advancement and […]
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State of Emergency Declared for Greenwood Lake NY Amid Wildfire and Drought Conditions
Greenwood Lake, NY – Orange County NY Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a State of Emergency yesterday, effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13. The fire, which has ravaged areas near Greenwood Lake for over a week, remains active along the New York-New Jersey border, presenting substantial challenges to containment efforts as dry conditions fuel […]
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Greenwood Lake Fire Update: Firefighters from Rockland, Orange Counties, NYS Agencies Continue the Fight. 25% Contained. Currently Not Spreading to Rockland.
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – In a continued fight to contain the sprawling 5000 acre wildfire in the Greenwood Lake area, firefighters are struggling to push the blaze, which originated in Jennings Creek, away from nearby homes and into Sterling Forest State Park. As of Wednesday 11/13, the fire has affected over 4,300 acres of state […]
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Greenwood Lake Fire Consumes 5000 Acres, Expected to Grow, NYS Officials Say
GREENWOOD LAKE – A relentless wildfire near the border of New York and New Jersey has surged to 5,000 acres, with officials cautioning that it is likely to spread due to challenging terrain, high winds, and exhausted firefighting teams. Firefighters on the front lines are struggling to contain the blaze, which continues to threaten nearby […]
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Greenwood Lake Wildfires Update: Only 15% Contained After Overnight Rain. Rockland Fire Departments Join in Effort. Dariel Vasquez Memorial GoFundMe Officially Launches.
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – After a brief overnight rainfall, wildfires in the Hudson Valley continue to alarm officials and residents alike. Among the most severe is the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which advanced from New Jersey into New York’s Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County. As of Monday morning, this fire had ravaged over 3,000 […]
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Tragic Loss of Young NY State Parks Employee in Greenwood Lake Fire Amidst Worsening Wildfires Across Hudson Valley
Greenwood Lake, NY – A Park Ranger tragically lost his life in the line of duty on Saturday, while battling a raging fire in Greenwood Lake alongside his colleagues. The fire is one of several that are being battled by Fire Departments and NY agencies across the Hudson Valley. Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old Parks and […]