The Raymond W. DeMeola VFW Memorial Post 1615 will be hosting a Veterans Day Observance on Sunday, November 7th at the Walkway of American Heroes in Orangeburg.
Veterans Day observance November 7th
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11 New Hempstead Rd
New City, NY 10956
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A Walk in Solidarity for Domestic Abuse Victims
Rocklanders, including Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, walked in solidarity for domestic abuse victims.
Cornucopia 2021
Cornucopia, a benefit for Meals on Wheels. An intimate dinner party with Hudson Valley’s culinary best. The Honorees were The Rockland County Office for the Aging, led by Director Tina Cardoza-Izquierdo, Valerie Moldow, Howard Hanna Rand Realty and The Beckerle Family, Beckerle Lumber Supply Co, Inc. Congratulations to all!
The Warming Center is Ready for Guests
New City, NY, – County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening date of the Rockland County Warming Center, November 1, 2021. Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland will once again be operating the Warming Center for homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona.
“The causes of homelessness are complex, and our Warming Center will continue to help the most vulnerable people in our County remain safe while also helping to connect them to services they need like immunizations, mental health screenings and permanent housing options. Providing a warm and safe place for persons during this pandemic is a priority in protecting the health of individuals and our community at large,” said County Executive Day.
The Warming Center will operate from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. The Center will open each night regardless of the temperature and remain open during the day when the temperature, including wind chill, is 32 degrees or below.
“In order to be in compliance with COVID protocols, we have modified the facility and established safety practices to ensure adherence to NYSDOH COVID-19 safety guidelines. All staff and guests will be appropriately screened (including temperature checks), wear masks and practice social distancing. Appropriate PPE has been secured and will be made available to staff and guests,” said Commissioner Silvestri.
The Center offers showers and laundry facilities. Dinner and breakfast are provided for overnight guests and lunch is served during the day when the center is open. There is security on-site when the Warming Center is operational.
The Center will open on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 5 PM. The locations where individuals can be picked up for transportation to the Center and the pickup times are listed below:
Nyack – 4:25 PM & 8:00 PM South Broadway and Burd Street (in front of the First Reformed Church of Nyack)
Haverstraw – 5:00 PM & 6:20 PM Village of Haverstraw Commuter parking lot (across from Village Hall)
Spring Valley – 5:30 PM & 7:05 PM Spring Valley Parking lot west of Key Bank on Route 59 by Planet Fitness
Pomona – Department of Social Services 5:00 PM at 50 Sanatorium Road (at the bus shelter Monday-Friday only)
The Rockland County Department of Social Services will continue to run its long-established Emergency Family Shelter for children and families.
Ed Day Endorsed by New York State Fraternal Order of Police
New City, NY – Ed Day, Rockland County Executive today announced the endorsement of the New York State Fraternal Order of Police. The NYS FOP is the oldest and largest National Association of law enforcement professionals with over 20,000 members statewide.
New York State Fraternal Order of Police President Michael Essig has issued the following endorsement, “We have based our endorsement upon your demonstrated and continued support of police professionals. Further, as police professionals who most experienced and witnessed the trauma and effects of criminal behavior wrecked upon our fellow citizens, we understand, all too well, the significance of dedicated public servants as you who possess the courage and compassion to promote the confidence in our government and courts.”
“I am humbled to receive the support of the New York State Fraternal Order of Police. With their backing and the backing of all those is Rockland who value living and working in a safe and secure community, I am confident I will earn another term on Election Day. Let’s continue the good work we have been doing to keep our county and residents safe,” Ed Day said.
Ed Day is seeking his third term as Rockland County Executive. During his tenure he has turned an inherited $138 million deficit into a $90 million surplus, created the Rockland Center for Codes Investigations, and led Rockland through the COVID-19 pandemic through his “Safety First, People Always” initiative.