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Free Style Breaking Boundaries Fostering Curiosity Through Equal Creative Expression Garner Arts Center March 8th – April 20th

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Pictured: Puddle Stomper, Brett DePalma

“A non-hierarchical style in which there is no superior form over another and the coexistence of expression is not only allowed but promoted. This is to avoid the commodification of extraction of attention, giving the viewer a sense of confusion leading to boredom… A variety of examples for attention are there to combat such a malaise of creative curiosity. in which there is no superior form over another and the coexistence of expression is not only allowed but promoted. This is to avoid the commodification of extraction of attention, giving the viewer a sense of confusion leading to boredom… A variety of examples for attention are there to combat such a malaise of creative curiosity.”

Brett DePalma, Curator

Gallery Hours:
Fridays: 2-5pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 1-5pm

The Garner Art Center, Main Gallery at Building 35

The Garner Arts Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, Rockland County Tourism, The Village of West Haverstraw, Town of Haverstraw & Taylor, Inc. Special thanks to the Garner Historic District.

 

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Rockland County Offers Free Mosquito Dunks® and Mosquito-Eating Minnows to Residents

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April 17, 2025

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Protect your home and community from mosquitoes this spring and summer!

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering free mosquito control products to residents, including Mosquito Dunks® and fathead minnows, to help reduce the mosquito population and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.

Mosquito Dunks® – Available by Appointment

What they are: Small, floating “donuts” that release safe bacteria to kill mosquito larvae in standing water.

Who can get them: Rockland County residents for use in unused swimming pools, spas, and other water-holding containers.

How to get them:

  • Pick-up location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex, 50 Sanatorium Road, Building D, Pomona, NY

  • By appointment only – Reserve in advance by calling 845-364-3173 or emailing [email protected]

  • Required: Download and complete the order form from the Mosquito Control Program webpage and bring it with you to your scheduled pickup.

🐟 Fathead Minnows – One-Day Giveaway Event

What they are: Small fish that eat mosquito larvae—up to 200 larvae per day!

Event Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex, Building D, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY
Important: Minnows must be released only within Rockland County

How to reserve:

  • Register online via the Mosquito Control Program webpage, or

  • Call 845-364-3173
    Note: The event date and time are subject to change. Signs will be posted to guide attendees to the correct location.

For more information, visit the Rockland County Health Department Mosquito Control Program webpage.

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988: Three Numbers That Can Change a Life

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April 14, 2025

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here for anyone feeling overwhelmed, sad, stressed, or in a mental health crisis. It’s free, private, and available 24/7.

What happens when you contact 988?

  • You’ll talk with a trained counselor who listens and cares.

  • They’ll help you feel supported and work through what you’re going through.

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988 is for everyone.

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Sharing 988 can save lives.
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