Jan 16, 2023 at 8:00 AM – Jan 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Village Hall and DPW are closed in observance of the holiday. Parking fees suspended, all other parking regulations remain in effect. Trash will be collected on Tuesday, January 17, 2022.
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Senator Bill Weber’s Response to SotS
“While we were all happy to hear Governor Hochul talk about crime, amending the bail reform law, the high cost of housing and living, and improving our mental health system, we must examine the fine print. A tax increase off the table is certainly good news, but we all know that this state taxes too much and spends recklessly. That, along with the alarming rise in crime, is driving our population loss. The legislature must address these pertinent issues this session, and I am thankful to the citizens of district thirty-eight who elected me to participate in that discussion.”
U.S. Small Business Administration January 2023 Webinars
Attention Rockland County Businesses!
Register today for these FREE SBA webinars!
Thurs. 1/12/2023 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (SBA and York College SBDC)
Webinar: “DIY – Building a Blog for Your Business”
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 2395 5940, Passcode: 836927
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88123955940?pwd=VTRoQ2tFZmZjQmxxcXFhcjRyWTJ3UT09.
Tue. 1/17/2023 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (SBA and Renaissance EDC)
Webinar: “How to Start a Business”
(Mandarin Webinar: 10:30 a.m. English Webinar: 1:00 p.m.)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufu2vpjgvGN0ecshfm9-8LbfuBmxUXCSm.
Tue. 1/17/2023 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (SBA and Renaissance EDC)
Webinar “How to Start a Business”
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscuGrqjIjGtz4-8nrFMQ4j9DP0W99ib8v.
Fri. 1/20/2023 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (SBA and Greater New York Chamber of Commerce)
Webinar “How SBA Can Help Your Business: Capital, Counseling, and Contracting”
Greater New York Chamber of Commerce – NYC.
For more information, contact the SBA Metro New York District Office Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 212-264-4354 or visit www.sba.gov/district/metro-new-york.
RCC to Receive $3,000,000 for Construction of New Nursing Simulation Lab
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Former U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones (D-NY) applauded the passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, which includes nearly $29 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 15 different projects across New York’s 17th Congressional District. The funding will be distributed to various local governments and community organizations throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties. Rockland Community College is pleased to announce that it will receive $3,000,000.
The funding will be used for the construction and expansion of a new state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Lab on Rockland Community College’s main campus in Suffern. Nursing simulation laboratories are used at all levels of nursing education to prepare students with the skills they need to enter the workforce and provide excellent patient care. This funding will provide the Simulation Lab with much needed high-fidelity mannequins and equipment that can mimic real life scenarios that students will face in the field.
“Rockland Community College is thrilled to be the recipient of $3 million in Community Project Funding to construct and expand a new state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Lab on the RCC main campus in Suffern, NY. This could not have come at a more significant moment as our Nation is experiencing a desperate need for nurses as we continue to see a shortage in the healthcare industry. With this funding, RCC will be able to enhance our Nursing Program to allow students to have more practice with their learning. We are excited to begin work on this important initiative and to continue providing our students with transformational experiences for themselves and our community,” said Dr. Susan Deer, Officer in Charge of Rockland Community College.
RCC’s Nursing Program Ranks in the Top 5 in New York State and recently received prestigious recognitions from two independent agencies for the second time in two years. RCC’s Nursing Program has been ranked #2 out of 153 New York State Board of Nursing approved schools to pursue an associate degree in nursing, and RegisteredNursing.org ranked the Rockland Community College Nursing Program #5 out of 103 in New York State for 2023 Best RN programs.
The College’s accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares nurses to meet the needs of the community, and incorporates philosophical beliefs, scientific discipline, and concepts from nursing research to prepare nurses for careers in the ever-changing healthcare system. Tuition costs at RCC are about one-third of other colleges in New York, making it an affordable choice for future nurses.
Fetal remains found in Nanuet
At approximately 2:25pm on Monday January 9th, 2023 the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Rockland County Sewer District reporting that a worker recovered what appeared to be a human fetus from a catch drain at the Pascack Pumping Station located at #169 Convent Rd in Nanuet, NY. The pumping station is checked regularly, and the fetus most likely entered the sewer system earlier the same day before it was discovered.
Officers from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the location and confirmed that it was in fact a human fetus. Detectives from the Rockland County Bureau of Criminal Investigation also responded to the scene where they were assisted by the Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The fetus was turned over to the Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the fetus was approximately 18 weeks old. They were unable to determine the sex or any other characteristics at this time.
We would encourage the mother or anyone else with information, including relatives to come forward with any information. Tips can be called into the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 845-638-5500. All calls will be kept confidential.