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County Launches Festival to Boost Tourism During World Cup
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials have announced the launch of the Global Rhythms Summer Festival, a countywide cultural celebration aimed at attracting visitors and boosting local economic activity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The multi-event festival will feature live entertainment, food, cultural activities and public match-viewing experiences in several downtown communities across…
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Clarks visit Clarkstown
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — A couple from the United Kingdom made a stop in Clarkstown this week as part of an unusual travel tradition centered around places that share their last name. Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and Community Officer Robinson welcomed Ed and Vivian Clark, who traveled from the U.K. during a journey across the United…
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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.…