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Welfare League and Hudson Valley DDSO to Host Summer Night Dance in Thiells
THIELLS, N.Y. — The Welfare League and Hudson Valley DDSO will bring the community together for an evening of music, dancing and summer fun during a Summer Night Dance on Friday, August 21. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wilbur Road Building 5 in Thiells and will feature a DJ…
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Clarkstown Proposes Six-Month Building Moratorium
New City, NY – The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced a proposal for a six-month building moratorium that would temporarily restrict approvals for certain large-scale residential, commercial and industrial development projects while town officials review zoning regulations, infrastructure needs and long-term preservation plans. A public hearing on the proposed local law is scheduled for Sept.…
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Eleven Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler for Reelection
HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Eleven law enforcement organizations representing officers across the Hudson Valley, New York City and New York State endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection Monday during an event in Rockland County. The organizations collectively represent more than 80,000 law enforcement officers statewide, according to Lawler’s campaign. The Republican congressman is seeking another…
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Haverstraw Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit
Haverstraw, NY – A 20-year-old Haverstraw man was arrested late Saturday night after police said he fled from an officer, resisted arrest and was found carrying a loaded firearm following a foot pursuit in the Village of Haverstraw. According to the Haverstraw Police Department, the incident began at approximately 11:48 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15,…
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Rockland County Launches Emergency Management App
New City, NY – Rockland County has launched a new Emergency Management App designed to give residents access to emergency alerts, preparedness information and other public safety resources from a single location. County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear announced the new app on Aug. 12.…
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Lawler Campaign Says Conley Declined CNN, NBC Debate Invitations, Still Awaiting Answer
The NY-17 Congressional District Representative had proposed a series of public debates, back in June of 2026. by Kim Anderson, Assistant Editor PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The reelection campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said Friday that Democratic challenger Cait Conley has declined proposed debates on CNN and NBC, escalating a dispute between the…