New City, NY –The Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources celebrated the creativity and environmental awareness of local students on Monday, announcing the winners of the 2025 Environmental Management Council (EMC) Earth Day Creative Arts Contest. The contest, which aims to engage young minds in protecting the environment, honors the memory of Eleanor Burlingham, … [Read more...] about Rockland Students Honored with EMC Awards
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NY Legislators Push First Responder Peer Support Bill for Mental Health Challenges
Albany, NY — New York State Senator Pete Harckham and New York State Assemblyman Chris Burdick, alongside mental health advocates and first responders, gathered at the State Capitol to call for the immediate passage of the First Responder Peer Support Bill. This proposed legislation aims to establish a comprehensive statewide mental health and peer support training program … [Read more...] about NY Legislators Push First Responder Peer Support Bill for Mental Health Challenges
Nyack Fires in Two Apartment Complexes: Emergency Crews Battle Blazes
By Kim Anderson Nyack, NY - Two separate and severe fires broke out Tuesday morning in downtown Nyack, prompting a massive emergency response and displacing numerous residents. Both incidents occurred within close proximity and within the same hour, straining fire and emergency crews county-wide. The first blaze erupted around 11 a.m. on the sixth floor of the West Shore … [Read more...] about Nyack Fires in Two Apartment Complexes: Emergency Crews Battle Blazes
Rockland News Briefs: Tuesday June 3rd, 2025
Rockland: 1. Increased Patrols at Houses of Worship in RocklandIn the wake of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Colorado, Rockland law enforcement has stepped up patrols at local houses of worship. Clarkstown police were spotted outside the New City Jewish Center, and Ramapo’s Police Chief Daniel Hyman confirmed his department doubled patrols during the Shavuot holiday. While … [Read more...] about Rockland News Briefs: Tuesday June 3rd, 2025
Culture and Community on Parade at Nyack’s African American Day Celebration, June 7
NYACK, NY — The annual African American Day Parade & Festival returns Saturday, June 7, starting at noon from Memorial Park. The celebration includes a lively parade featuring dance troupes, bands, and community groups, followed by an afternoon festival in the park. Festivalgoers can enjoy live music, food from soul and Caribbean vendors, and family-friendly activities. … [Read more...] about Culture and Community on Parade at Nyack’s African American Day Celebration, June 7