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Rockland Food Pantry Launches Fall Fundraiser
Haverstraw, NY – Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland has launched its second annual Fall Harvest Fundraiser, a campaign designed to raise money for local families and individuals who use the organization’s food pantry. The fundraiser runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 30 and coincides with Hunger Action Month, a national September campaign focused on…
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Runaway Emu Safely Recovered in Ramapo
Ramapo, NY – An emu that escaped from a local petting zoo led Town of Ramapo police on an unusual pursuit Saturday morning, with officers using a department drone to track the large bird before safely returning it to the facility. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the…
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How 99signs Managed Custom Signage for a 200-Unit Community
A sponsored post by 99signs.com – located in Nyack, NY | Book free consultation A ground-up development can have dozens of signage decisions to make before opening day—from the monument at the entrance to building identification, wayfinding, parking, ADA signage, and amenities. But what happens when there isn’t a signage designer assigned to the project?…
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Nanuet Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Nanuet, NY – A 22-year-old Nanuet man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly robbing a Chase Bank and telling a bank employee that he had a firearm, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Officers located and detained the suspect about 20 minutes after the robbery was reported. Police responded to the Chase Bank at 61…
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Bear Mountain Bridge Rescue Draws Multi-County Response
Stony Point, NY – Emergency responders from Rockland, Orange and Westchester counties conducted a multi-agency search of the Hudson River Sunday night after a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge, according to fire officials and multiple reports. The incident occurred on Sunday, Sept. 13. The Piermont Fire Department reported that its Marine Unit and…
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Rockland Music Fest Returns With Traffic Safety Mission
Haverstraw, NY – Rockland Music Fest will return for its 12th year on Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing live music, food vendors and community activities to Bowline Point Park while using this year’s event to raise awareness about traffic safety in Rockland County. The festival opens at noon, with live performances scheduled to begin at 2…