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Smell of smoke from massive South Jersey forest fire reaches Rockland County

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There is currently a large forest fire that has ripped through 8,000 acres in Burlington County, New Jersey. Which is around a 2-hour drive from Rockland.

The smoke has traveled North across New Jersey into New York causing a haze and smell. People as far as Staten Island have smelled the smoke. In Rockland County, people have reported the smell of smoke from Congers to Suffern. PIX 11 reports the smell of smoke was reported in New York City.

Nj.com reports, The fire was first reported around 1:45 p.m. Saturday in Penn State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County.

High winds helped drive the blaze through the afternoon and it had grown to 5,000 acres as of 10 p.m. Saturday, with 10 percent containment. The fire was expected to expand overnight.

As of 1: 30 pm on Sunday, 50% of the fire was contained.

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“The Sabbath Girl” Penguin Rep Theatre May 3rd – May 26th

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Sony Point, NY – The Sabbath Girl  is a sparkling new musical about big-city life and the possibility of finding love when you’re least looking for it, maybe even right down the hall. 

The Penguin Rep. Theatre is a repurposed 1880s barn in historic Stony Point (Rockland County), New York. “The converted barn, circa 1880, has never been more inviting” (The New York Times). Says Mr. Horn, “It’s theatre so close you can feel it, with comfortable upholstered seats and no seat more than 30 feet from the stage.” The theatre is air-conditioned and handicap accessible, features assistive hearing devices, and has plenty of free parking.

To order tickets or for further information, visit Penguin Rep’s website at WWW.PENGUINREP.ORG or call 845-786-2873.

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Annual “Star Search” Music & Arts Winners From Spring Valley Awarded, Hundreds of NY Youth Compete In High Profile Talent Contest

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Nearly 400 young people from grade school to high school involved with The Salvation Army Greater New York Division’s Music & Creative Arts programs recently competed in the divisional Star Search music & creative arts talent contest. 

Most people don’t know that The Salvation Army is one of the top providers of free or reduced cost music and creative arts instruction for students of all ages. After months of practice and perseverance, the most talented young artists in NY competed in this signature youth event. 

The Salvation Army Spring Valley/Suffern Corps’ first place wins at Star Search, the organization’s music and creative arts youth talent competition. These students will go on to compete in Hershey, PA on June 8 with other top talent from 12 states and Puerto Rico.

The following are first place winners and categories from the Spring Valley/Suffern Temple Corps:  

  • Eliana Rosamilia, Level 1 Vocal Solo 
  • Caroline Lance, Level 2 Vocal Solo 
  • Singing Company 

Star Search started in the 1990’s to encourage arts and music development, and highlights students’ talents in dancing, playing instruments, singing, and acting. Winners of each category will compete with other regional Corps in Hershey, PA.

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