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The latest in local headlines for Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Prior to joining New City Patch as local editor, I worked in various communications fields. My experience includes newspaper journalist in Rockland County and Bergen County, NJ, radio broadcaster public relations manager, public relations consultant and traffic reporter. I received a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
I have lived in Rockland County for more than 15 years and have served as a little league and Boy and Girl Scout troop volunteer.
The latest in local headlines for Wednesday, Nov. 21.
County Social Services commissioner tells legislators the enrollment in three programs grew by 12 percent in one year.
Clarkstown Town Board will also vote to hold a Dec. 4 special meeting on awarding the bid for garbage collection
Start your holiday shopping by visiting locally owned New City stores during Small Business Saturday — this weekend.
Clarkstown schools close early on Wednesday, government offices, including the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, remain open the whole day and close Thursday and Friday
Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco asked county legislators to restore the positions eliminated in the proposed 2013 budget.
Rally tonight at county courthouse and legislative resolution proposed
Bus, train and ferry schedule information for Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Friday, Nov. 23
Clarkstown police arrest three young adults from Spring Valley on charges of petty larceny from Kohl's in Nanuet.
Clarkstown police report 27-year-old also charged with hit and run in West Nyack
New agreement signed with OnForce Solar to install solar panels at former West Nyack landfill
The Rockland County Legislature’s Budget & Finance Committee wraps up its departmental budget reviews in preparation for Tuesday’s public hearing on the proposed 2013 budget.
Grant awarded by Empire State Development is part of almost $25 million in funding allocated statewide to support business growth, create new jobs and retain existing jobs.
The Clarkstown Police Department sponsored a blood drive in memory of Police Officer Terrance “Terry” McCrudden and to help bolster the region’s blood supply.
The state girls swimming and diving championships begin today at Ithaca College. Clarkstown South will compete for the state volleyball championship in Glens Falls. UPDATED with state volleyball information.
Federal and state law requires self-service gas stations with more than one attendant on duty provide assistance to individuals with disabilities without extra charges.
Clarkstown school district waiting for Albany to determine requirements
The Designer Consigner is donating 25 percent of today's proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
County legislators confirm they are running for Rockland County Executive
CSEA president spoke about the lack of recognition for county employees working under dangerous conditions.