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Rockland Youth Mentorship Organization to Celebrate 42 Years with Gala
Suffern, NY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is inviting the community to a night of celebration, generosity, and reflection as it marks 42 years of mentorship and support for local youth. The “Aged to Perfection” gala promises an evening of elegance and entertainment at the Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah on Saturday, October 4,…
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Rockland County Officials Warn of Looming SNAP Food Crisis
Nanuet, NY — Alarm is growing across Rockland County as local legislators and anti-hunger advocates raise urgent concerns over potential federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At a press conference held at People to People in Nanuet on Wednesday, community leaders outlined the potentially devastating effects of such reductions, warning that they…
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Local Martial Arts Trainer Aims to Empower Women with Self Defense Workshops
Nanuet, NY – In a high-energy and empowering workshop held recently at the Rockland Chapter of the Bi-State Professional Networking (BSPN) group, Tina Dawn, founder of LifeForce Self-Defense, shared practical and powerful self-defense techniques specifically designed for women—but applicable to everyone. The session wasn’t just a demonstration of physical tactics; it was a call to…
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Stony Point Retailers Senator Harckham Meet, Discuss ORU & CHPE Retail Crisis
STONY POINT, NY – Local business owners, elected officials, and community leaders gathered recently in Stony Point to address the ongoing disruption caused by infrastructure work being conducted by Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE). The meeting, initiated by small business owners in North Rockland, and supported by the North…
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West Haverstraw Man Arraigned on Charges of Attempted Murder and Arson Following Apartment Fire
West Haverstraw, NY — A 72-year-old man from West Haverstraw was arraigned in Rockland County Court on a slew of serious charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder and arson, following an early morning fire in a multi-family residence earlier this month. German Santiago, a resident of 52 Blauvelt Avenue, was indicted on 11 counts…
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County Executive Ed Day Condemns MTA’s Proposed Fare Hikes as “Unjustifiable”
New City, NY — Rockland County Executive Ed Day is demanding that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) withdraw its proposed Metro-North fare increases for West of Hudson riders, denouncing the move as “wholly unjustifiable” and “unacceptable” for Rockland commuters. The MTA is currently conducting public hearings on the proposed fare adjustments, scheduled for August 19…