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Rockland Leaders Push for Data Center Moratorium
Pearl River, NY – Rockland County lawmakers, state legislators, environmental advocates and residents gathered Thursday in Pearl River to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would temporarily restrict the development of large data centers while New York studies their effects on electricity, water resources and local communities. The gathering was held at the…
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Pearl River Teen’s Killer Returned to Prison
Pear River, NY – Robert McCain, one of two men convicted in the 1980 murder of 16-year-old Pearl River resident Paula Bohovesky, is returning to state prison after authorities determined that he repeatedly violated the conditions of his parole. McCain, 65, served approximately 40 years in prison for Bohovesky’s murder before the New York State…
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Lawler Campaign Reports Fundraising Advantage
Pearl River, N.Y. — Congressman Mike Lawler’s reelection campaign announced that it raised more than $1.4 million during the second quarter of 2026 and entered the second half of the election cycle with nearly $4.85 million in cash on hand, according to figures released by the campaign. The fundraising totals come as New York’s 17th…
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O&R Invests $315M In Summer Grid Upgrade
Pearl River, N.Y. — Orange and Rockland Utilities announced Wednesday that it is investing $315 million into energy infrastructure upgrades and system improvements ahead of the 2026 summer season, as the utility prepares for rising electricity demand and the possibility of severe weather events across the Hudson Valley and surrounding service territory. The investment is…
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Pearl River Food Truck Festival Returns May 9th
Pearl River, NY — A spring food truck festival scheduled for May 9 is expected to bring a mix of food vendors, local businesses, and community activity to Pearl River, according to event organizers. The Pearl River Food Truck Festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Avenue Field, marking a…