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TRAFFIC ALERT: SOUTHBOUND THRUWAY (I-87/I-287) IN ROCKLAND COUNTY TO FULLY CLOSE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING, SEPT. 9, FOR AT LEAST 16 HOURS TO FACILITATE EMERGENCY BRIDGE REPAIRS

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The New York State Police and the New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the southbound lanes of the Thruway (I-87/1-287) from exit 12 in West Nyack to exit 9 in Tarrytown, including the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (Tappan Zee Bridge) in Rockland County will fully shut down to traffic early Saturday morning to safely remove a severely damaged portion of the South Broadway overpass in South Nyack, which was struck by an over height tractor trailer on August 31.

The overpass is currently closed to vehicle traffic. Following multiple inspections this week, Thruway and consulting engineers determined that two damaged girders should be removed and other work completed to stabilize the overpass.

All southbound lanes south of exit 12 (West Nyack – NY Route 303 – Palisades Center Drive) and over the GMMCB will be closed after 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, and are not expected to fully reopen until later that afternoon or early evening depending on the operation.

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area beginning Friday night and take alternate routes on Saturday.

The southbound lanes will reopen after Thruway engineers determine the overpass is safe.

Variable Message Signs on the Thruway and surrounding highways are advising motorists to avoid the area.

Here’s what motorists and residents should expect starting Friday night:

At 8 p.m. Friday, one southbound lane near exit 10 (Nyack – South Nyack – US Route 9W) will be closed, leaving three travel lanes.

At 11 p.m. Friday, three southbound lanes near exit 10 will be closed, leaving only one travel lane open. Traffic delays will be significant.

After 11 p.m. Friday, the entrance ramps to the southbound Thruway at exits 10, 11 (Nyack), 12 and 13 (Palisades Interstate Parkway) will begin to close.

After 12:01 a.m. Saturday, all southbound lanes will be closed and all traffic will be diverted to exit 12 in West Nyack.

All day Saturday – work will continue on the overpass and highway below followed by the cleanup.

Travel lanes will open as soon as safely possible.
Travel lanes in the northbound direction will remain open throughout the work; the northbound left lane near the work zone will be closed.

The Authority is working with state, county and local authorities on this operation, which will take place rain or shine. Info via New York State Police

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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26

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The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office will be participating in the annual prescription drug take back day organized by the Drug Enforcement Agency. This event provides a great opportunity for residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications that are old, unwanted, or expired.
𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
CVS Pharmacy
280 South Main Street, New City
330 Route 304, Bardonia
12 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
Walgreens Pharmacy
16 Route 59, Nyack
135 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point
208 West Route 59, Spring Valley
31 Cavalry Dr, New City
209 Route 59, Suffern
26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg
61 Washington Avenue, Suffern
478 Piermont Avenue, Piermont
The event starts at 10 am and ends at 2pm. Just a reminder that collection sites will not accept syringes or sharps.

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Rockland County Legislature Honored Four Local Residents During Its 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

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October 3, 2024

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The Rockland County Legislature honored four local residents during its 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Jacquelin Contreras, Sabrina E. Vargas-Greco, Jose Champagne Pedro and Alejandra Silva. All four were awarded the “Distinguished Service Award”.

Jacquelin Contreras grew up in Haverstraw Village, the daughter of Gladys and Bolivar Contreras, who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. She graduated from North Rockland High School and then attended Rockland Community College.
For 19 years, Jacqui has been a dedicated employee of the East Ramapo Central School District. She currently serves as a Senior Clerk Typist and previously spent 14 years as a Discipline Secretary, working with students facing suspensions and other challenges. She believes her work has significantly impacted the lives of at-risk children.
Sabrina E. Vargas-Greco is the daughter of Rafael and Lourdes Vargas, immigrants from the Dominican Republic who made Haverstraw their home. She grew up in Haverstraw Village and graduated from North Rockland High School and St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Sabrina began her public service career while still a senior at STAC, starting as an intern in the State Assembly, then advancing to Legislative Assistant, and finally becoming Chief of Staff in 2001.
In 2004, she was appointed Director of Operations and Constituent Services Assistant for the Town of Clarkstown, serving until 2015. From 2016 to 2022, served as the Confidential Assistant to the Chairman of the Rockland County Legislature. In December of 2022 she was appointed as Commissioner of Jurors for Rockland County by the New York State Unified Court System. She is the first Latina to hold this esteemed position.
Jose Champagne Pedro embodies hard work and resilience, refusing to let his challenging beginnings define him. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, as one of nine siblings, Champagne moved frequently as a child, eventually spending some time in the Bronx. His family faced numerous challenges, including separation and foster care.
However, Champagne always believed there was a better path. He eventually settled in Haverstraw, where he has been a presence for the past 24 years, exhibiting his entrepreneurial skills and successfully implementing his business ideas. He has operated several stores in the village and organized events, including Reloaded Videos & Games, Champagne’s Collectibles, Champagne’s 2nd Hand, The Corner Store, and perhaps his most famous venture, Ice Is Nice, Oh Yes It Is.
Alejandra Silva is the daughter of immigrant parents from Colombia and Venezuela. She grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, and has lived in Rockland since 2012. Alejandra graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Hispanic Studies, later earning her Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Law and Public Policy from the University of Connecticut School of Law. She is a member of both the New York and Connecticut bars. In June of this year, she was appointed Town Justice in Ramapo, where she addresses misdemeanor prosecutions, violations, infractions, civil actions, and small claims.
Alejandra is the first Latinx person to serve in this role.

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