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Chestnut Ridge Awarded Road Safety Grant
CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. — The Village of Chestnut Ridge has been awarded approximately $568,000 in state funding to support traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along South Pascack Road, a heavily traveled corridor that serves residents, businesses and nearby schools. The funding was announced as part of New York State’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety…
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County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Rise
New City, NY — As high temperatures and humidity continue to affect the Hudson Valley, Rockland County officials are reminding residents that dozens of cooling centers are available throughout the county for anyone seeking relief from the heat. County officials have compiled a list of 26 air-conditioned facilities that residents can use during periods of…
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Sain Building Redevelopment Advances in New City
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County has selected Regan Development Corporation and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) to negotiate the redevelopment of the long-vacant Sain Building property at 18 New Hempstead Road, moving forward with plans to transform the site into a mixed-use development featuring affordable housing, retail space and public open areas. The…
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Free Bus Service Reconnects Riders to Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County’s free weekend bus service connecting residents and visitors to the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry has resumed for the 2026 season, providing expanded access to destinations throughout Rockland County and connections to Metro-North Railroad service in Westchester County. The Transport of Rockland (TOR) Weekend Ferry Connection began operating on Saturday, May 23,…
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Rockland Seeks Public Input on County Issues
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are inviting residents, business owners and community stakeholders to share their thoughts on county issues through a new public survey designed to guide future discussions and outreach efforts. The survey is part of the county’s ongoing effort to gather community feedback on topics affecting residents and to help…
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Community Cleanup in Spring Valley Memorial Park
Spring Valley, N.Y. — Dozens of volunteers gathered at Spring Valley Memorial Park over the weekend for a community cleanup and charitable outreach event aimed at improving one of the village’s public spaces while providing assistance to local residents. The event was organized by Elim Friends, a nonprofit Christian organization that combines volunteer service projects…