Blauvelt, NY – On Sunday, Supervisor Kenny attended the unveiling of a Christopher Columbus statue at the Blauvelt Sons of Italy, a piece of history that has found a new home in Orangetown after being defaced and discarded in a Virginia lake during the 2020 protests. The statue, which is over a century old, was originally located in Richmond, Virginia. In 2022, the City … [Read more...] about Christopher Columbus Statue Unveiling Attended by Supervisor Kenny
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Happy Jack 5k Race
West Nyack, NY – The annual Happy Jack 5K Race is set to take place on October 19th at Germonds Park, with a day of family-friendly activities that honor the memory of John Thomas "Happy Jack" Doyle. Event Schedule: The event supports the Happy Jack Fund, which provides scholarships to high school students who have lost a sibling, and … [Read more...] about Happy Jack 5k Race
Fundraiser for Alex Padilla
Congers, NY – A fundraiser in support of Alex Padilla, a 13-year-old Felix Festa Middle School student who was seriously injured in a biking accident this past summer, will be held on October 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Barn Cidery. Alex was involved in a tragic accident on July 10th, when he was struck by a dump truck while riding his … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for Alex Padilla
Rockland Indian Food Festival in West Nyack on October 12
West Nyack, NY – Supervisor George Hoehmann met with Legislator Paul and the Indian Food Festival committee this week to finalize plans for the highly anticipated event. The festival, now in its new and spacious location at Germonds Park, promises a fantastic day filled with delicious food, music, and culture. Event Details: Venue Update The festival has moved … [Read more...] about Rockland Indian Food Festival in West Nyack on October 12
School District Board Member Resigns Due as a Result of a “Laughing Emoji”
ORANGETOWN, NY - Dawn Kitz, a member of the South Orangetown Central School District Board, has resigned after receiving backlash over a controversial social media post. The post in question involved Kitz’s response to a poor-humor Facebook joke about the recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Kitz used a laughing emoji to react to a comment about … [Read more...] about School District Board Member Resigns Due as a Result of a “Laughing Emoji”