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If the matter you are reporting is occurring between the hours of 7 pm – 7 am, please contact the Clarkstown Police Department directly.
SUFFERN, NEW YORK (December 22, 2021) — Rockland Community College (RCC), a member of the SUNY college system with 8,000 students in the Hudson Valley area, has selected Ancora Corporate Training to manage a portfolio of courses for its Career Skills Academy, including web and app development, mechatronics, wireless technician training, and commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class-A training.
The Career Skills Academy was created by RCC to address the high demand for “middle skills” jobs – jobs that require more education than a high school diploma but less than a college degree – in the Hudson Valley region. Partnering with Ancora enabled RCC to expand its course offerings to its students and, for the first time, offer a CDL-A training program, one of the most in-demand careers in the country.
There is a nationwide shortage of CDL drivers, and companies that operate fleets of vehicles are scrambling to fill these positions and mitigate the current challenges facing the national supply chain. According to Indeed.com, there are more than 5,000 job openings for full-time, entry-level drivers in Rockland County alone with an average starting salary of $70,000. Recognizing the significant opportunity this shortage presents for its students, Rockland Community College chose Ancora to pilot the training program, citing Ancora’s depth of experience and scheduling flexibility as some of the critical reasons for their decision.
“We are thrilled to offer these important courses to the residents of Rockland County,” said Dr. Michael A. Baston, President of Rockland Community College. “A key aspect of our mission is to empower individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. We believe that offering these programs — particularly the CDL-A training course — allows students to launch a lucrative, in-demand career while also knowing they are making a positive impact on the world around them.”
The cost to enroll in the CDL program is $5,500; however, individuals who qualify for assistance through Rockland Works will be able to take the one-month program at no cost. To learn more or to register for any RCC programs, contact the college by calling 845-574-4518 or visiting: https://bit.ly/3rUHrBS
Following a few simple guidelines can make a BIG difference:
NEW CITY, NY, – The holiday season is here, and now that new health and safety guidelines are in place, travel is once again high on the list for Americans who are ready to reunite with their loved ones for the holidays. According to American Automobile Association (AAA), the majority of people who plan to travel for the holidays will be driving. More cars on the roads can result in more drivers who are impaired by alcohol and more drunk driving fatalities.
The U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 40% of traffic-related deaths during Christmas and New Year’s involve drunk drivers. According to NHTSA, 837 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver in December 2019. Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with blood alcohol concentrations [BACs] of .08 or higher). In New York State, it’s illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher. However, even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. In 2019, there were 10,142 people killed in drunk-driving crashes, of which 68% (6,872) were in crashes in which at least one driver had a BAC of .15 or higher.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to these take steps from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
“Driving while impaired not only can result in driver’s license revocation, fines, and jail time but you can also be involved in a traffic crash that causes serious injury or death. If you will be celebrating, plan ahead. If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you home, and if you are the designated driver take that role seriously, and do not consume alcohol, not even one drink. Remember to always wear your seat belt—it’s your best defense against impaired drivers,” said Dr. Ruppert.
During the holiday season, the STOP-DWI “Impaired Driving Enforcement Operations” Program is in full force until January 1, 2022. Law enforcement agencies from across Rockland County and the New York State Police will be on patrol enforcing DWI-related offenses. Impaired driving is completely preventable. You can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan! Download the STOP-DWI mobile app – “Have a Plan,” and you will always be able to find a safe ride home www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp.
Rockland County STOP-DWI & Traffic Safety Coordinator Dr. Albert Del Principio said “Drunk driving is an epidemic on the rise, and we need to do all we can to prevent further tragedies. You can hand over your keys or your life. Make the right choice.”
For more information on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website at www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/index.html and the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.