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[BREAKING] Monaghan Announces Retirement, Endorses Stamm as Successor
Stony Point, NY – After a decade of service to the residents of Stony Point, Supervisor Jim Monaghan has announced that he will not seek re-election, bringing his tenure to a close at the end of this year. In a brief phone interview with Rockland News, Monaghan reflected on his time in office, expressing appreciation…
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Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional
Suffern, NY – High school robotics teams from across New York, neighboring states, and even the United Kingdom will gather at Rockland Community College from March 6-8, 2024, for the FIRST Robotics Competition Hudson Valley Regional. The event will showcase cutting-edge engineering and teamwork as students compete for top honors and a chance to qualify…
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The Week in Review: Feb 12, 2025
Also available on Spotify – click here to listen to the episode Today’s Sponsor: This Week’s Key News Stories: Sponsors: Top Stories: Stony Point Seals Polar Plunge: The 26th annual event raised funds for children with serious medical conditions, despite harsh weather conditions with 5 inches of fresh snow. Beneficiaries included Alexander, Jade, Noel, and…
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West Nyack Revitalization Phase II Set to Begin February 17
West Nyack, NY – The long-awaited West Nyack Revitalization Phase II project is scheduled to begin around February 17, bringing significant infrastructure improvements to the area. The project will focus on replacing culverts along West Nyack Road, a task that will require two limited road closures and detours. The first closure will affect the eastern…
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Stony Point Seals Take the Plunge Again – Despite Snow and Cold
Stony Point, NY – Undeterred by five inches of overnight snowfall, members of Rockland’s boldest charity once again took to the icy waters of the Hudson River, to raise money for local kids. The Stony Point Seals gathered at the Stony Point Seawall on February 9, 2025, for their 26th annual Polar Plunge. With temperatures…
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Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA
New City, NY – A new legislative proposal introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) seeks to withdraw Orange County from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a move that has sparked strong reactions from neighboring Rockland County officials. The bill, S.4288, co-sponsored in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh), highlights long-standing frustrations over…