Towns of Rockland County, NY
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School Bus Crash Claims 7-Year-Old Girl In Monsey
Monsey, N.Y. — A 7-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a school bus in the Town of Ramapo on Wednesday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9 a.m. on July 8 to the area…
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Health Advisory Remains Along Hudson River
Public health officials have announced that the Yonkers wastewater treatment facility connected to a recent Hudson River health advisory has returned to normal operations. While the facility is once again functioning, agencies continue to advise residents to avoid drinking untreated water from the Hudson River and to follow any beach closures or public health notices…
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Lawler Renews Debate Challenge to Cait Conley
Westchester County, N.Y. — Republican congressional candidate Mike Lawler has publicly renewed his call for a series of televised debates with Democratic candidate Cait Conley, arguing that voters should have multiple opportunities to hear the candidates discuss issues ahead of the general election. In a letter dated July 7, Lawler asked Conley to accept a…
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Fireworks And Festivities For America 250 In Rockland
Nyack, N.Y. — Communities across Rockland County are preparing to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary with fireworks, concerts, family activities and patriotic events beginning Thursday, July 2, and continuing through the holiday weekend. Organizers are expecting large crowds as local communities join nationwide celebrations marking the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the…
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Residency Law Changed For Correction Officers
New City NY — Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation amending New York’s Public Officers Law to change residency requirements for current correction officers employed by the Rockland and Orange County Sheriff’s Offices, a move local officials say could help address staffing and retention challenges within county correctional facilities. The legislation specifically affects correction officers…
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County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Rise
New City, NY — As high temperatures and humidity continue to affect the Hudson Valley, Rockland County officials are reminding residents that dozens of cooling centers are available throughout the county for anyone seeking relief from the heat. County officials have compiled a list of 26 air-conditioned facilities that residents can use during periods of…