Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) Respond to COVID-19 Outbreak Libraries continue to engage through a variety of digital platforms

Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) Respond to COVID-19 Outbreak Libraries continue to engage through a variety of digital platforms

Middletown, NY, (April 6, 2020) – Libraries play a crucial role as “second responders” in times of natural or humanmade disasters, like hurricanes, floods, and fires. They adapt quickly to offering services to the public, no matter what the situation. While all 47 libraries in the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) have closed their buildings […]

O&R DECLARES A STORM WATCH AS SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHES

O&R DECLARES A STORM WATCH AS SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHES

O&R has declared a Storm Watch as winds gusting possibly as high as 50 mph, accompanied by heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to pound the region through the day Thursday with high winds continuing through Friday. High winds and thunderstorms can cause power line damage and electric service interruptions. O&R crews will be ready […]

Counties Urge Swift Federal Action to Protect Local Services

Counties Urge Swift Federal Action to Protect Local Services

The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) this week sent a letter to the New York Congressional Delegation calling on Congress to swiftly pass a fourth stimulus bill that provides additional funding for counties and the State of New York. Specifically, the counties are supporting Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s request seeking an increase in federal Medicaid […]

Weaponize Our Surfaces Against the Next Virus 

Weaponize Our Surfaces Against the Next Virus 

By Matthew Kandrach In the COVID-19 era, the most mundane of activities—like going to the grocery store or gas station—can feel perilous. Every surface we touch could host a virus we can’t see but we know can be deadly. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if we could make everyday surfaces into virus […]

Deceased man found in dump truck

Deceased man found in dump truck

WEST NYACK – The operator of a dump truck was found unconscious and covered by power lines at 268 Rt. 59 in West Nyack on Wednesday afternoon. Once power was turned off to the power lines both police and EMS were able to attempt to render aid to Richard Croll, 57, of Westtown but he […]