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Clarkstown Police Department Report A Black Bear Sighting In New City

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A bear was spotted in the area of Simkin Dr. We want to remind everyone to stay safe and keep a respectful distance from wildlife. Here are some important safety tips if you encounter a black bear.
Never feed or approach a bear! Remain calm. Do not run; instead, back away slowly. 
If you’re approached by a bear, you should remain calm and try to slowly back away while keeping an eye on the bear:  
Identify yourself: Speak in a calm, reassuring voice to let the bear know you’re human. 
Don’t run: Running can trigger a predatory response from the bear. 
Make noise: You can try yelling, banging pots and pans, or using an airhorn to make loud noises. 
Make yourself look big: You can try waving your arms or moving to higher ground. 
Use bear spray: If you have bear spray, you can use it to deter the bear. 
Leave the area: If possible, leave the area or take a detour. 
Be especially careful around female bears: Never place yourself between a mother bear and her cubs. 
Secure your trash and remove any food sources from your property.

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Hezekiah Easter The First Black American To Be Elected Into Rockland County Legislature

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February 10, 2025

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Hezekiah Easter, was inducted into the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame in 2003.  In his career and in the history of Rockland, Hezekiah Easter was often the first. He became the first Black person elected to public office in Rockland County 1965 when he won a seat on the Village of Nyack Board of Trustees. Easter served as deputy mayor and police commissioner in the village. In November 1969, he was elected as an inaugural member of the Rockland County Legislature.

Easter, a Nyack community leader ensured the preservation and restoration of a historic Black Cemetery (Mt. Moor Cemetery is currently surrounded by the Palisades Mall) and worked on behalf of social justice issues, including affordable housing and an integrated workforce.

” I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and for as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can”  Yours in Christ, Trustee Ezekiah Easter.

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Rockland County At It’s Most Beautiful There Is No Better Way To Start The Day

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                  Beautiful Sunrise at Haverstraw Bay Park
                                                           Photo by Rockland Photographer, Owey Cramsie Jr.

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