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Goodstock 2024 Brings Music and Community Together to Fight Hunger
Orangetown, NY – This past Sunday, Supervisor Kenny attended Goodstock 2024 at the Rockland GAA, where 30 musicians and singers donated their time for a one-day concert in support of People to People. With over 300 people in attendance, the event raised vital funds to assist the 31,000 Rockland residents struggling with food insecurity. Goodstock continues to be a powerful reminder of the community’s commitment to…
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Clarkstown Hosts Happy Jack 5K Race to Support Grieving Families
Clarkstown, NY – The Happy Jack 5K Race is set for October 19th at Germonds Park, with a Kids’ Race starting at 8:30 a.m. and the main event kicking off at 9 a.m. The race will take place rain or shine. This annual, family-friendly event honors the life of John Thomas “Happy Jack” Doyle. Proceeds from the race support the Happy Jack Fund, which provides scholarships…
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Congers to Host “Stand with Alex” Fundraiser at Red Barn Cidery
Congers, NY – A special event, “Stand with Alex,” is scheduled for October 17th, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Barn Cidery, to support Alex Padilla, a 13-year-old Felix Festa Middle School student who was involved in a serious accident in New City this summer. On July 10th, Alex was struck by a dump truck while riding his bike down…
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Anna Ciabattoni, Beloved Owner of Annie’s Restaurant in Stony Point, Passes Away at 89
Anna Ciabattoni, affectionately known as “Annie” by the Stony Point community, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Rockland County, she was born in Haverstraw, NY, on May 11, 1935, to Filippo and Vincenza Ciabattoni. Anna is remembered…
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Group Allegedly Stealing Mail Caught After Fiery Crash in Tomkins Cove
A man and a juvenile were arrested after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Tomkins Cove, following an alleged attempt to steal mail from a residence. The incident occurred in Rockland County at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. According to Stony Point Police Lieutenant Daniel Schoales, officers responded to…
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Over 1,500 Gather at Clover Stadium to Commemorate Tragic Anniversary and Call for Peace
POMONA, NY – On the evening of Monday, October 7, more than 1,500 community members filled Clover Stadium in Pomona for a heartfelt memorial marking one year since the tragic events in Israel that shocked the world. The ceremony, hosted by the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County, drew participants from all walks of…