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Rockland Urges Safe Cycling, Shared Road Awareness
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are urging residents to practice safe cycling and responsible driving as part of Bicycle Awareness Month, emphasizing that roadway safety depends on cooperation between motorists and bicyclists. County officials said the campaign comes amid continued concerns over bicycle-related crashes across Rockland County. According to the Traffic Safety Statistical…
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GFNY Returns to Rockland
Palisades, N.Y. — The Gran Fondo New York (GFNY) World Championship cycling race is set to return to Rockland County on Sunday, May 17, bringing thousands of cyclists, support crews, spectators, and visitors through parts of the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey. The international cycling event, now in its 14th year, is expected to…
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$1 Million Settlement Announced for North Rockland Businesses Impacted by CHPE Construction
Local business retailers along 9W reportedly suffered many millions more in losses last summer. Settlement reflects increase in relief from original $100k offer. By Tom Ossa, Correspondent STONY POINT, N.Y. — Local, county, and federal officials joined small business owners Tuesday at Stony Point Town Hall to announce a $1 million settlement from the Champlain…
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Multi-Department Fire in West Haverstraw Reignites Overnight
Over 70 Firefighters from at least five separate departments responded over the past 24 hours. By Kim Anderson, Reporter WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — Firefighters continue to monitor a massive structure fire at 29 Samsondale Avenue after flames tore through the long-vacant former Temco uniform factory late Sunday night – and then reignited early Monday morning.…
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North Rockland Chamber Says New CHPE Settlement Talks Could Bring “Seven-Figures” Relief to 9W Businesses
THIELLS, NY – The North Rockland Chamber of Commerce hosted its first awards dinner of 2026 at Lynch’s Restaurant, drawing a strong turnout of local business owners, community leaders and honorees for an evening that mixed celebration with a major update on relief efforts for Route 9W businesses affected by last year’s construction disruptions. The…
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Pearl River Food Truck Festival Returns May 9th
Pearl River, NY — A spring food truck festival scheduled for May 9 is expected to bring a mix of food vendors, local businesses, and community activity to Pearl River, according to event organizers. The Pearl River Food Truck Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Avenue Field, marking a…