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News from August 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rockland County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawler and Dean introduce bipartisan bill for co-location agreements with U.S. allies

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) introduced the bipartisan Partners in Diplomacy Act on August 30, 2024. This legislation aims to enable the State Department to facilitate co-location agreements with trusted partners in overseas facilities, such as embassies and consulates. The term "trusted partners" refers specifically to NATO allies and major non-NATO allies.

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Lawler introduces bill expanding access to breast cancer screenings

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced the introduction of the Early Access to Screening Act. This bipartisan bill aims to lower the age for women to receive free annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Currently, women aged 40 and over qualify for no-cost coverage for annual screening mammography; this bill extends this benefit to women aged 30 and over.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Rockland County in week ending Aug. 17

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rockland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Rockland Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Rockland County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rockland County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Bill Weber opposes proposed cuts affecting CDPAP services

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 21, 2024

Senator Bill Weber has signed on to two letters calling for no cuts to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).

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Assemblyman McGowan condemns hateful language used at Islamic Center of Rockland

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

Assemblyman McGowan Condemns Hateful Language Used at Islamic Center of Rockland

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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address anti-Israel bias at United Nations

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced the introduction of the Stand with Israel Act. This legislation aims to withhold U.S. funding from UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. The bill is modeled after existing prohibitions on funding UN entities that elevate the status of the Palestinian Authority to a member state.

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Congressman Lawler comments on George Santos' plea deal

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement following George Santos' acceptance of a plea deal.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 10

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Mike Lawler condemns antisemitic remarks at Islamic Center event

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 18, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued a statement in response to a video showing a speaker at the Islamic Center of Rockland using violent and antisemitic rhetoric concerning the ongoing war in Gaza.

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Rockland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Rockland Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rockland County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 17, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 9 fewer active legal licenses in Rockland County in July compared to previous month

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

There were nine fewer active legal licenses in Rockland County in July compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Lawmakers urge revision to Foundation Aid formula for Hudson Valley schools

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a letter to Rockefeller Institute of Government President Robert Megna urging greater Hudson Valley representation in statewide hearings on Foundation Aid as well as revisions to the formula calculation. The letter is signed by State Senators Rob Rolison and Bill Weber, as well as Assemblymen Matt Slater, Anil Beephan, Brian Maher, and John McGowan.

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Senator Bill Weber addresses maternal health audit findings with NY Health Commissioner

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

Senator Bill Weber has expressed concern over a recent audit by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli regarding maternal health and the death rate among Black mothers. The audit found that the Department of Health has inadequately tracked data on women who contract illnesses before or during childbirth, as well as racial disparities.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Rockland County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.