The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today issued the following statement after Governor Cuomo signed a bill that protects the jobs of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in times of declared disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires. The bill, S07111-B, sponsored by Senator Mark Grisanti (R – Buffalo), and A09849A, sponsored […]
Announcement from Fire and Emergency Services: There is a potential for mainly freshwater urban flooding caused by heavy rain across the Tri-State area Wednesday night through Thursday as low pressure moves north along the coast. Additionally, with a New Moon predicted on Wednesday, September 24, there is a potential for minor tidal flooding during this […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE The Rockland County Department of Health announces that there has been a recall of certain children’s sunglasses. Surface paint on the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. This recall includes 20 styles of Disney, Marvel and Sears/Kmart brand children’s sunglasses. They come in a variety […]
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) has announced the selection of New City native Prerana Baranwal to its 2014-15 class of Albert Schweitzer Fellows from New Orleans. Baranwal, an alumna of Clarkstown North Senior High School, is one of 12 graduate students who will spend the next year learning to effectively address the social factors that […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM LUCKY STRIKE WHAT: Lucky Strike, the nationally-acclaimed bowling and entertainment brand, and innovators of bowling cuisine, today announced that its Burger of the Month creation for the month of September is the Bacon Mac ‘n Cheeseburger. In time for National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, The Bacon Mac ‘n Cheeseburger is a […]
Schools, child care programs host fathers each year to promote positive outcomes for children Two state agencies that serve New York’s families today encouraged fathers and significant male caregivers to participate in Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16, an annual event that helps fathers across New York State engage in their […]