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- Rockland Fire update
- Dariel Vasquez funeral
- Drought warning
- GoFundMe for SOS
- East Ramapo $30 million
- Dworkin Corrections
- Stu Gates
- Patriot Lounge Casino Night
- Bear Mountain Bridge centennial
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Thomas Knutson Eiken
Thomas Knutson Eiken, 80, of Northvale, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born September 19, 1944, Tom grew up in the Highbridge section of the Bronx NY. A proud New Yorker, he often reminisced about the NYC street games he loved playing like stick ball, skully and off the point. He…
Rockland Music Venue Rhodes North Tavern in Sloatsburg Sold
SLOATSBURG, NY — A cornerstone of the Rockland County music and dining scene is turning the page on a beloved chapter. Rhodes North Tavern, the iconic restaurant, bar, and live music venue nestled in the heart of Sloatsburg, has officially been sold, with its final night under current ownership set for next Friday, May 9,…
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Blanche O. Hartophilis
Blanche O. Hartophilis (nee Kourany), 87, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Michael Hartophilis. Loving mother of Georgene Griffin and husband Brian, Russell Hartophilis and wife Claudia, and Jackie O’Neill and husband Don. Adored grandmother of Samantha, Ryan, Andy, Connor and Cooper. Caring sister of Janet…
Haverstraw NY’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens Next Week
Store will be at the old TD Bank location. Likely using a green motif. Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary. It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may…
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Aftermath: Tensions Flared at End of Mike Lawler Event
WEST NYACK, NY — The town hall-style event last Sunday featuring Congressman Mike Lawler ended on a tense note – after a verbal altercation between two attendees drew attention from both social media and local observers. According to a statement from Lauren-Marie Wohl, the incident occurred just after the formal portion of the event concluded.…
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Thomas M. Frasse
Thomas M. Frasse, 60, of Hackensack, NJ, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Cherished son of Sarah and the late Howard Frasse. Dear brother of William and John. Loving father of Paulina, Nicholas and Alison. Also survived by many loving cousins. Tom was owned Frasse Landscaping Design in Norwood for…
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