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Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary
Westchester/Rockland Counties, N.Y. — Democratic voters in New York’s 17th Congressional District selected Cait Conley as their party’s nominee Tuesday, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races. Conley, a U.S. Army combat veteran and former national security official, won the…
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Congers Factory Explosion Prompts Hazmat Response
Congers, N.Y. — A fire and reported explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Congers prompted a large-scale emergency response Wednesday morning, temporarily forcing nearby residents to evacuate while hazardous materials specialists assessed the scene. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. to the Vitane Pharmaceutical facility on Wells Avenue after receiving reports of…
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Stony Point GOP Candidates Battle For District Seats This Tuesday
STONY POINT, NY — Republican voters in several Stony Point election districts will head to the polls Tuesday, June 23, in a primary contest for party committee seats that has drawn increased attention inside the local GOP. Apparently, numerous flyers circulated around Town are providing a mix of available candidates for Tuesday’s vote in Stony…
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New Leader at People to People
NANUET, N.Y. — People to People, Rockland County’s largest food assistance organization, has announced the appointment of Sharon Mellis as its new chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition for one of the county’s most prominent nonprofit organizations. Mellis succeeds Diane Serratore, who has led the organization for nearly two decades. The leadership change comes…
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Pride Celebration Held in Downtown Nyack
Nyack, N.Y. — Downtown Nyack served as the backdrop for Rockland Pride Sunday on June 14, drawing residents, visitors, community organizations, businesses, and advocacy groups for a day-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The annual event, organized by the Rockland County Pride Center, featured a parade through downtown streets, live entertainment, local vendors, family activities,…
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O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds
By Rockland News team PEARL RIVER, NY — Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is mobilizing its emergency response workforce Thursday morning as isolated severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected to move through the region. According to O&R, the storm system could bring sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to…