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🌱 Patch AM: What did Rep. Lawler promise Rockland’s Jewish community from Pearl River?

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Hello Pearl River! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Rep. Lawler promise Rockland’s Jewish community from Pearl River?

Also on today's calendar: Gift Wrapping Volunteers Needed! Rockland Relay For Life.

Find out what's happening in Pearl Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Find out what's happening in Pearl Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 37, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockland County Chapter of Agudath Israel Fetes Lawmakers (jewishpress.com) — Rockland’s Agudath Israel chapter recently hosted lawmakers at Paramount Country Club, where Congressman Michael Lawler, identified as representing Pearl River, highlighted his Antisemitism Awareness Act and support for school-choice tax credits. Local officials also touted new state funding for Rockland schools and pledged to fight antisemitism, stressing education, safety, and community partnership for Jewish families in the county.
   

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