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RCC Celebrates Black History Month
Suffern, NY — February 9, 2026 — Rockland Community College (RCC) is marking Black History Month with a series of events centered on the theme “Black Excellence: 100 Years of Acknowledging and Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans.” The month-long programming highlights the heritage, history, culture, and leadership of African Americans while inviting community-wide participation.…
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Regional Power Outage Affects West Point
Update: 11:26 am – Most residents now reporting that power is restored. WEST POINT, N.Y. – A power outage affected the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and neighboring areas this morning – in the Town of Highlands, including Fort Montgomery. The outage, which began early Tuesday morning, has been traced to a substation issue…
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Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession
NEW CITY, NY — February 9, 2026 — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that Anderson Alvarado-Jimenez, 21, of Spring Valley, has been sentenced to 10 years in New York State prison after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced.…
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North Rockland Chamber of Commerce Receives “Making a Difference” Award
STONY POINT, NY — The North Rockland Chamber of Commerce was honored this week with the Sean V. Harte “Making a Difference” Award, recognizing the organization’s community advocacy and sustained efforts on behalf of local businesses throughout 2025. The award was presented at an event hosted by members of the Stony Point Democratic Committee and…
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Freezing Cold Was No Match for Stony Point Seals’ Charity Event
27th annual charity event was held today at the Stony Point Seawall, in support of three local children with medically fragile conditions. STONY POINT, NY —Neither snow nor ice nor subzero wind chills could stop the determined crowd that gathered for the 27th Annual Stony Point Seals Polar Plunge this past Sunday. With temperatures hovering…
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RoCA to Host Annual Students & Members Art Show
WEST NYACK, NY — The Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) has announced the return of its annual Students & Members Exhibition, a showcase celebrating the artistic achievements of its community. The exhibition will run from March 7 to March 28, 2026, at RoCA’s gallery located at 27 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack. An opening…