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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.

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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.