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Rockland County school's student body predominantly comprised of Hispanic students in 2023-24 school year

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

In Rockland County schools, there were more Hispanic students than any other ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rockland County in week ending Aug. 10

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of regular 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.

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State senator proposes increased funding for struggling East Ramapo Central School District

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

The beleaguered East Ramapo Central School District is in desperate financial straits, and state Sen. Bill Weber believes the solution lies in increased state funding. The Hudson Valley Republican opposes forcing the community to pay higher school taxes, which they have resisted for a decade.

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Rockland County had 1,137 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of July

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

There were 1,137 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Rockland County as of July, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rockland County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Bill Weber proposes plan to address East Ramapo schools' financial issues

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 11, 2024

Bill Weber, the representative for the 38th Senate District, has proposed a plan aimed at addressing the financial issues faced by East Ramapo schools. In his press release on August 11, 2024, Weber emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to resolve the district's longstanding fiscal challenges.

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Rockland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 10, 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 premium gas in cities in Rockland County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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East Ramapo Central School District faces fiscal crisis amid calls for reform

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

As the East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) faces financial ruin with a reported $20 million deficit entering the 2024-2025 academic year, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa directed the ERCSD Board last week to raise school taxes by an additional 4.38%. Legislation for $20 million in “spin-up” funding has also been introduced, and calls remain ongoing to revise the state aid formula for the district and shift ERCSD’s transportation costs entirely onto the state.

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Lawmakers introduce bill preventing plea deals for alleged 9/11 conspirators

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

On August 8, 2024, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the introduction of the Justice for 9/11 Act. This legislation aims to prevent plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and his fellow 9/11 co-conspirators following a revoked plea deal by the Biden-Harris Administration. The bill also ensures that the death penalty remains an option in any future trial.

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Lawmakers urge NYSED commissioner Rosa for removal of Carmel trustee over alleged antisemitism

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

On August 8, 2024, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and Assemblyman Anil "AJ" Beephan in sending a letter to New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty Rosa. The lawmakers urged the removal of Carmel Central School District Trustee Jim Wise from office. Trustee Wise has defended the slogan "from the river to the sea," which is widely interpreted as a call for the destruction of Israel. He has also equated Israel with terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah and referred to both Israel and...

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Congressman Mike Lawler announces resolution of over 4,000 constituent cases

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced today that his office has resolved over 4,000 constituent cases for residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases included assisting veterans in obtaining benefits, expediting passports, facilitating green card acquisitions and visa renewals, advocating with the IRS for tax refunds, securing Social Security or Medicare benefits, and ensuring safe returns from international locations such as Israel and Haiti.

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Student body in Rockland County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the 19 universities in Rockland County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rockland County in week ending Aug. 3

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman secures over $21 million for clean water projects across NY-17

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

Between FY 2024 and FY 2025, Congressman Mike Lawler has returned over $21 million for clean water in 12 separate municipalities, with 14 projects in total receiving funding.

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Rockland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 3, 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 July 27?

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Mike Lawler supports defense secretary's decision to revoke 9/11 plea deal

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler has commended Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III for revoking a plea deal offered to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators, which reinstates the possibility of the death penalty. This decision follows a critical letter from Congressman Lawler and the New York Congressional Delegation to President Biden and Vice President Harris, denouncing the plea agreement.

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Lawler introduces bill offering tax credits for IVF expenses

By Rockland Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

Valhalla, NY - Congressman Mike Lawler held a press conference today at the Westchester Medical Center to introduce new legislation aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for families in New York. The proposed IVF Access and Affordability Act would establish a tax credit of $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly to cover assisted reproductive technology expenses.