ROCKLAND, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) has released the following statement: “School athletics are supposed to teach students about sportsmanship, teamwork, and striving for excellence. Instead, for the second time this year, students from Nyack have been subjected to racist outbursts at sports events. Student athletes need to know that … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick statement on Racist Remarks at Pearl River Track Meet
Pearl River
Pearl River is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, United States. It is east of Chestnut Ridge, south of Nanuet, west of Blauvelt, New York, and north of Montvale and Old Tappan, New Jersey. The population was 15,876 at the 2010 census.
Pearl River is 20 miles (32 km) north of midtown Manhattan and just north of the New Jersey border. It is the first (traveling north) of three New York stops on New Jersey Transit's Pascack Valley Line.
In 2011, CNNMoney.com ranked Pearl River 78th on its annual "100 Best Places to Live" list.
Statement from County Executive Day regarding racist behavior at athletic event
For the second time in less than four months, racist behavior was exhibited by Pearl River High School students during a recent athletic event against Nyack High School. As a former youth coach, I’m very disappointed to learn that more racist taunts were made during a school track meet, and I strongly condemn this appalling behavior which has no place in our community. I … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive Day regarding racist behavior at athletic event
Easter Bunny comes to Pearl River
Many thanks to the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce for arranging to have the Easter Bunny come through Town on Saturday, April 16th. Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny enjoyed escorting the Easter Bunny around. It was great to see everyone come out there. … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny comes to Pearl River
Reichlin-Melnick Reports on Big Budget Wins for Local Communities
NANUET, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) touted the benefits that New York State’s 2022-2023 budget will bring to residents of Rockland and Westchester. “This budget will make life a little bit easier for people in Rockland and Westchester,” he said. “It provides record funding for public schools, pre-K, and childcare, makes a … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick Reports on Big Budget Wins for Local Communities
Easter Bunny to visit Pearl River April 16th
Courtesy of the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, the Easter Bunny will be driving around Pearl River on Saturday, April 16th. The Bunny and his escorts will be starting at 2:30 pm at the Franklin Avenue Elementary School parking lot and you can see the route they will be taking below. … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny to visit Pearl River April 16th