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Hurricane Sandy Approaches With High Wind Warning & Flood Watch
State of Emergency declared at 6 p.m. Sunday in Rockland

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.
State of Emergency declared at 6 p.m. Sunday in Rockland

Emergency Operations Center opens at 6 a.m. on Monday
United Water ended releases from reservoir at regulators’ request
Rockland employers reminded to file ahead of Friday deadline
Legislators Ed Day, Douglas Jobson and Jay Hood support State Senate bill limiting usage of eminent domain
Release request came from Assemblyman Zebrowski and as part of the Town of Clarkstown’s pre-storm preparation
Officials confer with National Weather Service expert on path of Hurricane Sandy and potential impact on Rockland County. Governor declares State of Emergency.
Fire alarm goes off at Link Elementary School and students evacuated for about 15 minutes
Here is some of the Halloween and Fall artwork created by Laurel Plains Elementary and other Clarkstown school students.
O&R contracting up to 400 crews to help with restoring power after anticipated storm. County and town emergency planning meetings going on today.
The reason for adding a date to the existing policy was explained at the Clarkstown School Board meeting.
Recognition recognizes abilities, talents and contributions of individuals with disabilities and their employers
Residents advised to get ready by cleaning out gutters, storing extra water and stocking up on food and batteries
Contractor hit gas main on Christopher Drive in New City just before 10 a.m.
O&R readying response crews and coordinating with neighboring utilitiesin the event that mutual aid is needed because of storm damage
The Clarkstown School Board will review a policy governing elementary class sizes and review an agreement with CANDLE for the current school year.
Fewer local political races mean less candidate posters along public roadways and on medians
Vicki Crompton talks about her teenage daughter’s murder at today’s STOP F.E.A.R. conference, about preventing teen dating violence and the warning signs of an abusive relationship.
Expect to see more law enforcement on DWI patrols this weekend through Halloween and during upcoming holidays and major sporting events.
Halloween is a great opportunity to use that bridesmaid dress or gown worn just once