Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences
PEARL RIVER, NY – U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, reversed his decision to ban the press from his congressional Town Hall meetings after facing criticism from various groups and political opponents. This change was announced in a press release sent on a Friday evening. Lawler, who initially imposed the ban in 2023 to reduce…
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Rockland County Snow Closings and Delays, Wednesday 1/17/24
The following is a list of reported closings and delays in Rockland County, NY, due to icy road conditions. As always, please call or check the website of any destination you plan to visit. This list is being updated throughout the morning of 1/17.
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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from 10 PM Monday 1/15/23
The National Weather Service in New York City has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York, including Rockland County. Residents should be prepared for snow and mixed precipitation starting 10 PM this evening until 7 PM EST Tuesday. Expected Conditions: Areas Affected: Timing: Impacts: Precautionary/Preparedness…
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Rockland County Commemorates Martin Luther King Day Through Service
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The annual arrival of MLK Day, designated in 1994 as a National Day of Service, provides the team here at RocklandNews.com time to reflect on the historical legacy of Dr. King. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, remains a pivotal figure in the American…
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Severe Storm Advisory for Rockland County
In New City, NY, a significant storm system is poised to bring extensive rainfall, strong to potentially damaging winds, and coastal flooding, with the most severe impact expected between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service forecasts the possibility of over 4 inches of rain,…
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Snowstorm Dud, Rockland Accumulations Less Than Expected
By Cesar A.,Guest Reporter for Rockland News STONY POINT, NY – An underwhelming but safer snowstorm result greeted Rockland County this morning. The much-anticipated weekend storm left a snowy landscape that taxed much less resources of Rockland County, and its residents. Stony Point, Haverstraw, and Ramapo saw the thickest blanket at 4 inches. Clarkstown received…