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April 27th is National Drug Take Back Day

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April 27th is National Drug Take Back Day

Rockland County Department of Mental Health is joining the DEA and local law enforcement agencies for National Drug Take Back Day on April 27th from 10 am to 12 pm.

Bring your unwanted and expired prescription drugs to the following locations and local police officers will make sure they are disposed of safely:

CVS Pharmacy

280 South Main Street, New City

330 Route 304, Bardonia

12 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville

20 Filors Lane, Stony Point

According to the DEA, almost 40,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in NY during last April’s Take Back Day.

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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Random Acts Of Kindness Week February 14th – 20th

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According to nationaltoday.com, “It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can. A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way.

Your kindness might make a world of difference to somebody. This is the best week for you to show your support for the cause and help out someone in need.”

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