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Calls Open Aug. 15th For Rockland County Poet Laureate
NEW CITY, N.Y. — County Executive Ed Day and the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) are excited to announce a call for applications for the new Rockland County Poet Laureate position for the 2025-26 term. The Rockland County Poet Laureate Program is a collaboration between the Arts Council of Rockland and the County of Rockland. The…
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National Night Out Just a Week Away
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — National Night Out is just a week away, on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, and the community is warmly invited to participate in this celebration! This event offers an excellent opportunity for organizations and businesses to showcase their offerings and share valuable resources with the community. Those who haven’t already registered are encouraged…
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Rockland County Announces More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus
NEW CITY, NY, – The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reports that additional pools, or groups, of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the past two weeks, RCDOH has seen a sharp increase, with approximately half of the pools submitted for testing came back positive for WNV. This uptick can increase…
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Friends of Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House Presents 14th Annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival
Sunday, September 22nd, 1 PM – 5 PM Three Great Bands: Craft & Food Vendors on the Great Lawn Bring lawn chairs or a blanket! Location: Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY Tickets: For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.fohh.org. Sponsored by Rockland County Tourism, Core Building Materials, and Sloatsburg Chamber…
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Penguin Rep Theatre Announces Free Readings and Special Events for STAGE, TOO
STONY POINT, N.Y. — Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, has announced a series of free readings and special events as part of this year’s STAGE, TOO in Stony Point, New York. The series kicks off on Monday, August 12, with FLAWLESS, a new play…
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St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
SPARKILL, N.Y. – St. Thomas Aquinas College has announced its 2024 recognition by Money as one of America’s Best Colleges. This prestigious ranking highlights the College’s commitment to affordability, academic excellence, student success, and career preparation. Money’s analysis evaluates over 700 four-year colleges based on key metrics such as graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid availability, and alumni…