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Nyack Nightlife Adapts to Changing Times
Nyack, NY – Downtown Nyack has long been one of Rockland County’s best-known destinations for restaurants, bars, live music and nightlife, but residents and local officials say the village’s late-night scene has changed significantly from its peak decades ago. A News 12 report published Thursday examined the changing character of downtown Nyack through the perspective…
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Rockland Leaders Push for Data Center Moratorium
Pearl River, NY – Rockland County lawmakers, state legislators, environmental advocates and residents gathered Thursday in Pearl River to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would temporarily restrict the development of large data centers while New York studies their effects on electricity, water resources and local communities. The gathering was held at the…
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Pearl River Teen’s Killer Returned to Prison
Pear River, NY – Robert McCain, one of two men convicted in the 1980 murder of 16-year-old Pearl River resident Paula Bohovesky, is returning to state prison after authorities determined that he repeatedly violated the conditions of his parole. McCain, 65, served approximately 40 years in prison for Bohovesky’s murder before the New York State…
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Seashells Spread Celiac Awareness
Stony Point, NY – An 8-year-old Stony Point girl is using creativity to help educate others about celiac disease while raising money to support research and public awareness. Liliana Armida recently spent several weeks decorating hundreds of seashells with colorful glitter and hand-painted designs before placing them along the beaches of Long Beach Island, New…
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Emergency Response Video Draws Scrutiny
Nanuet NY – A social media post showing a Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland County paramedic parked in a handicapped parking space while responding to a medical emergency at Costco in Nanuet has sparked public discussion and prompted internal reviews by two local emergency service organizations. According to Hatzoloh EMS and reports published by Monsey Scoop,…
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Nine Hospitalized, Stable After Accident on Palisades Parkway Exit 11
Seven children and two adults were injured in the one-vehicle crash near Exit 11; all were reported stable Monday afternoon as of 4 pm. By Kim Anderson RAMAPO, N.Y. — Nine people, including seven children, were taken to area hospitals Monday after a minivan left the Palisades Interstate Parkway and struck a tree near Exit…