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Beloved Rockland County Resident Dan DeSerio ID’d as Hit and Run Victim on Thiells Mt. Ivy Road

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of well-known Rockland resident Dan DeSerio.

Dan SeSerio was well known and respected to the residents, workers and business owners of the Towns of Nyack, Piermont and Spring Valley. “The beautiful soul who brightened not only your windows but your day, has tragically passed. He was the victim of a hit-and-run accident as he was crossing the street in his hometown of Pomona on Friday, the 26th of January.

We know he would want you all to be assured that he didn’t consider this so much a job, but a gift. It gave him immeasurable joy to spend his days in your towns, getting to know you all, chatting and being a part of your lives over the past 25 years. He cherished especially the memories of bringing his sons down to help him wash windows as he laughed and bonded with them. He knew that time together with them was a special gift. We can tell you, too, that a week didn’t go by where he didn’t say, “I love my window business.” (Well, maybe Halloween-paint-removal time!)

He loved the shop and restaurant owners and workers he met, and the passersby he greeted. In a world where personal contact is being replaced by electronics, he cherished every connection he made, and genuinely gifted his radiant smile and time to everyone whose path he crossed. Often, we’d giggle over the fact that though he was 72, he would find a way to do this for another 20 years if he could.

We know he would want to tell you all, “Thank you for the opportunity to touch your lives in whatever small or big way and for being a very special part of mine.”
He will, no doubt, be watching over the towns he was a fixture in for so many years. God’s grace be upon his soul and may he Rest in Peace.
His loving family. “ (post by Alyssa Jill)

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 1st from 4pm to 8pm at TJ McGowan and Sons Funeral Home in Garnerville

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Tappan Zee High School Robotic Team Empowering Students Through Collaboration, Innovation, and Leadership

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Tappan Zee High School’s Robotics Team, SO BOTZ, has won their way to the 2025 FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas! This is the fourth time in eight years that SO BOTZ has advanced to the World Championship. To learn more about SOBOTZ 6911, please click here.

                                      Good luck at Worlds!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Key Facts, Symptoms, and Supportive Strategies

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by difficulties in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and limited interests.

Around 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are affected by ASD. Boys are more commonly diagnosed than girls, with a ratio of 4:1. The exact causes are not fully understood. It is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Symptoms include challenges with social interactions, such as trouble making eye contact and interpreting social cues. Repetitive actions, like hand-flapping or rocking. Limited interests, often intensely focused on particular subjects. Sensory sensitivities, including heightened reactions to sound, light, or touch.

Usually ASD is identified during early childhood, around 2-3. Diagnosis is based on behavioral observations and developmental progress. There is no single test to diagnose ASD. ASD is a spectrum, meaning symptoms and abilities vary widely among individuals. Traditionally, ASD is classified into three levels based on the level of support needed. Level 1 requiring minimal support, level 2 substantial support and level 3 requiring very substantial support.

Although there is no cure, early intervention can significantly improve outcomes. People with ASD are just as capable of learning and achieving as other people. ASD is not caused by vaccines or parenting choices. Many individuals with ASD have unique strengths and talents. It is crucial to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for those with ASD.  Many individuals with ASD may also have other conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, or intellectual disabilities, which can influence how they experience the world and how treatment is approached.

Advocating for better resources, education, and policy changes is key to improving the lives of people with ASD and ensuring a more inclusive society. Discuss the concept of neurodiversity—the idea that neurological differences like ASD are part of human diversity rather than disorders—could help shift the conversation toward acceptance and inclusion, recognizing that people with ASD can contribute valuable perspectives to society.

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