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Rockland Community College Car Award Ceremony Rescheduled to January 26th
Due to inclement weather, the car award ceremony scheduled for Friday, January 19th, at 1 pm at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse (located at 145 College Road, Suffern, NY) has been postponed. The event will now take place on Friday, January 26th, at 1 pm. Attendees are kindly invited to join next week to celebrate…
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New York State Senator Criticizes Reduction in School Aid Amidst Growing Budget
In Albany, New York, State Senator Pete Harckham has expressed strong criticism towards Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing state aid to multiple school districts within Senate District 40. Despite the Executive’s Proposed FY2024-2025 State Budget growing to $233 billion, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year, these cuts have raised concerns. Six school districts…
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St. Thomas Aquinas College to Host Panel on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in STEM Industries
(SPARKILL, N.Y. — January 18, 2024) St. Thomas Aquinas College is pleased to announce an upcoming panel discussion titled “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on STEM Industries.” The event will take place on Wednesday, February 7th, starting at 5:00 PM in the College’s Lougheed Library. This panel will feature a diverse group of industry leaders who…
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Lake Sebago to Be Rebuilt by 2027- Budget $78 Million
SLOATSBURG, NY – Lake Sebago, which opened in 1952 and was once likened to a “miniature Jones Beach,” is situated at the southwest corner of Harriman State Park. Plans for a significant overhaul of this once-popular site are now underway, with a budget of $78.1 million set for completion by 2027 This project will be…
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New York Ranks Second to Last in U.S. for Business Start-Ups – Forbes
In a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, New York State has been ranked as the second-worst state in the United States for starting a business. The comprehensive study evaluated states based on a variety of factors critical to business success. Forbes Advisor’s team assessed 18 different metrics categorized into five main areas: Business Costs, Business…
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Rockland County Snow Closings and Delays, Wednesday 1/17/24
The following is a list of reported closings and delays in Rockland County, NY, due to icy road conditions. As always, please call or check the website of any destination you plan to visit. This list is being updated throughout the morning of 1/17.