Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Metallica Donates $25,000 to Rockland Community College
SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation for 2025. The philanthropic organization was founded by the legendary band, which started as a garage metal band in 1981 – and currently on a 2 year tour in support of their latest album.…
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Rockland County Announces Pushback Against State Election Law Changes
NEW CITY, NY – The ongoing legal battle between Rockland County and the State of New York is set to escalate as the County’s lawsuit challenging recent changes to the state’s election laws will soon be heard by New York State Supreme Court Justice Gerald Neri. This lawsuit, initiated by County Attorney Thomas Humbach on…
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“The Times They Are a Changin”: Alcohol and Cannabis Delivery Is Now Legal in New York State
By Tom Ossa STONY POINT NY – Rockland County, like much of New York State, will be slowly adjusting to a new reality in the coming years—one where the direct shipping of alcohol and cannabis is now legal. Last Sunday, before leaving for Chicago to attend the Democratic National Convention, Governor Kathy Hochul quietly signed…
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Billy Keenan, Beloved Teacher Author and Inspirational Speaker, Passes Away at 57
Stony Point, NY — The North Rockland community is mourning the loss of beloved local author and inspirational speaker, Billy Keenan, who passed away early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024. He was 57 years old. Billy Keenan was known not just for his powerful story of resilience but also for his unyielding spirit, which touched…
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Lucy Redzeposki, Powerhouse of Rockland County Economic Development and Tourism, Steps Down from Office
Redzeposki was responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual Tourism Grants. She leaves behind a playbook for future economic development. By Cesar A., ReporterRockland News NEW CITY, NY – For nearly a week and a half, the phones at Rockland County’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism have been very busy. Those who…
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Rockland County to Holds 23rd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for 9/11 Victims in All Five Towns
HAVERSTRAW, NY – Rockland County marked the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a solemn memorial ceremony in the Town of Haverstraw, inviting the community to join in remembrance. The event was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM at Haverstraw Bay County Park. County Executive Ed Day, along…