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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rockland County in week ending July 27

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of regular 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 Lawler criticizes NYS Board of Regents' proposal on girls-only sports

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement today addressing reports that the New York State Board of Regents is considering allowing boys to compete in girls-only sports. According to Lawler, this change could significantly impact competition, harm scholarship opportunities, and create an uneven and potentially unsafe playing field for many female high school athletes.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 27

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Rockland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rockland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 20

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rockland County school's student body predominantly comprised of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

Hispanic students made up the largest portion of Rockland County student body in the 2022-23 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

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Bipartisan bill introduced ahead of Appalachian Trail centennial

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined his Appalachian Trail Caucus Co-Chair Don Beyer (D-VA-08) along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to introduce the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to strengthen the public-private partnerships that preserve, maintain, and manage national trails across the country. The legislation coincides with the upcoming 100th anniversary in 2025 of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), which has been instrumental in partnering with the federal government to protect a...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 20

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawler criticizes Gov. Hochul over proposed changes to personal assistance program

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's comments about the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), where she described the program as a "racket." Earlier this week, Congressman Lawler sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging the reversal of changes to CDPAP proposed in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These changes could put fiscal intermediaries out of business and risk interrupting services for patients across New York.

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Legislation introduced targeting terror-related payments by PLO and PA

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) released a statement today after introducing the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). The legislation has over 30 cosponsors, with Senator Tom Cotton (AR) sponsoring a companion bill in the Senate.

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Congressman Lawler responds to Netanyahu’s address on U.S.-Israel relations

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress this afternoon.

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Rockland's towns compete in summer blood donation challenge

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

Rockland's five towns will host blood drives next week as part of a competition organized by state Sen. Bill Weber's office and the American Red Cross Metro New York North. The town that recruits the most new donors and the one that collects the most blood will receive trophies and bragging rights.

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Lawler responds to Secret Service director’s resignation following security failures

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued a statement today in response to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation. The resignation follows reports of multiple security failures related to the attempted assassination of former President Trump, including reports that the shooter was seen on a roof twenty minutes before firing. Director Cheatle addressed these issues during a House Oversight Committee hearing yesterday, where she faced bipartisan scrutiny and calls for her resignation.

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Bipartisan bill introduced for enhanced presidential security after assassination attempt

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, following the assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 13th. The bill's original cosponsors include Reps. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Tom Kean (NJ-07).

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rockland County in week ending July 20

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Rockland County received FDA citations in Q2?

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Rockland County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Lawmakers oppose OSHA rule impacting local volunteer fire departments

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

This morning, Congressman Mike Lawler joined Assemblyman Matt Slater, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Fire Chief Frank DiMarco, and volunteer firefighters at a press conference calling for OSHA to reverse course on its proposed Environmental Response standard. The group expressed concerns that the new rule could jeopardize local volunteer fire departments.

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How many companies in cities in Rockland County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Rockland County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Rockland County's institutions spent $2,050,525 on basketball teams in 2023

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Rockland County's basketball collegiate teams received $2,050,525 in funding for the 2023 season.

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Rockland County awards $5,654,668 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Rockland Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Rockland County's three universities paid $5,654,668 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.