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Weber and Rand Local Endorsements and Fundraising in State Senate District 38 Race
HAVERSTRAW, NY — Republican Bill Weber and Democrat Joe Rand are highlighting support from elected officials and residents alike, in their race for New York State Senate District 38, with Weber publishing an endorsement roster spanning several levels of government and Rand announcing backing from three Haverstraw-area leaders. Weber’s campaign website lists Congressman Mike Lawler,…
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Clarkstown Town Board Meeting Turns into Argument
Rockland County Biz Journal’s Tina Traster, husband exchange words with Supervisor George Hoehmann CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — A discussion about housing complaints grew heated at the October 13th Clarkstown Town Board meeting, with Town Supervisor Goerge Hoehmann responding to a heated exchange between him and RCBJ’s Tina Traster by defending the town’s enforcement record – and…
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Rockland Proposes 2027 County Tax Freeze
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day has introduced a proposed $964.8 million budget for 2027 that would maintain county property taxes at their current level while increasing overall spending and continuing several county programs and initiatives. The proposal, announced October 1, is subject to review and possible changes by the Rockland County…
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Lawler And Conley Dispute National Security Issues
Rockland County, NY – Republican Congressman Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley are exchanging criticism over national security, President Donald Trump and federal leadership as their campaigns continue for New York’s 17th Congressional District seat in the November 3 election. The disagreement centers on statements by Conley, a former Army officer and national security…
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New York Declares Measles Disaster Emergency
No Active Cases Reported in Rockland County. Health Department Announces Free MMR Vaccinations. NEW CITY, N.Y. — New York State has declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to an ongoing measles outbreak, as Rockland County health officials say there are currently no active cases of the virus in the county. Gov. Kathy Hochul issued…
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‘Concessions’ Returns to Lafayette Theatre for Suffern Homecoming Screening and Cast Q&A
Independent feature filmed largely inside Suffern’s historic Lafayette Theatre returns October 8 ahead of its theatrical release SUFFERN, N.Y. — The independent feature film Concessions will return to the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern on Thursday, October 8, for a special homecoming screening featuring a live organ pre-show and a post-film discussion with the director and…