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County Youth Bureau Seeks Handy People for Repair Café April, June, & November Events

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New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and the County Youth Bureau are seeking volunteer Repair Coaches for upcoming 2024 Repair Café events. 

Three Repair Cafes are scheduled in April, on April 6th at Valley Cottage Library, April 20th at St Thomas Aquinas College, and April 27th at the New City Street Center. Repair Cafes will also be scheduled in June and November.

Repair Café is a community event where people can bring broken household items to be repaired for free by volunteer Repair Coaches. There will be several repair stations, including electronics, lighting, furniture, toys, small appliances, digital devices, and jewelry. Repair Coaches are social people at least 18 years old with repair skills in trades or crafts such as small appliances, woodworking/carpentry, electrical, electronics, sewing, computers, and costume jewelry. People of all ages are welcome to be a Repair Coach, and no formal or professional experience is necessary. Volunteers are needed for three hours per event. Repair Coaches will collaborate heavily with the public, with other repair people, and with students looking to learn more about trades. 

The event is coordinated by the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau and the County of Rockland) and Rockland Green.

The Repair Café mission is to fix rather than dispose of beloved but broken objects, while passing down valuable repair skills, building community, and keeping things in circulation rather than the landfill.

County Executive Day said, “we increasingly are becoming a “throw away” society, one in which so many of our possessions are replaced at the first sign of a glitch. Preserving repair know-how skills by passing them on to the younger generation is critical to Rockland’s shared future. We hope you will bring your expertise and join us.”

Interested in helping? Please contact Kathy Galione, Volunteer Coordinator for Repair Café at 845-364-2932 or by e-mailing rcsc@co.rockland.ny.us.

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United States Marine Corps Celebrates 251 Years of Service

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November 11, 2026

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The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 251st birthday, marking more than two and a half centuries of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our nation.

Here in Rockland County, we take particular pride in Marine veteran and local resident Megan Leavey, whose remarkable service alongside her military working dog, Rex, stands as a powerful testament to bravery, perseverance, and the extraordinary bond between Marines and their K9 partners.

Their story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve and the lasting impact of their commitment to protecting our country.

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Marine Corps, and heartfelt thanks to all who have served.

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Congers Lake Trailway Repairs More Than Halfway Complete, Full Walking Loop Expected to Reopen by Mid-November

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November 10, 2026

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CONGERS, NY — Good news for Rockland County residents who enjoy walking, running, and spending time outdoors. Repair work on the popular Congers Lake Trailway in the Town of Clarkstown is progressing on schedule, with construction now more than halfway complete.

The ongoing project focuses on strengthening sections of the trailway’s boardwalk by installing additional supports underneath the decking to improve its structural stability and safety.

According to the latest project update, construction is moving forward as planned, with repairs expected to be completed by mid-November 2026.Once the work is finished, residents will once again be able to enjoy the complete walking loop around Congers Lake, a popular destination for outdoor recreation in Rockland County.

The Congers Lake Trailway attracts walkers, joggers, families, and nature enthusiasts who visit throughout the year to enjoy scenic views of the lake and surrounding natural landscape. The repair project is intended to restore full access to the trailway while strengthening the boardwalk for continued community use.

Officials thanked residents for their patience during construction and expressed excitement about welcoming visitors back to the entire trail.

With the project now more than halfway finished, the full Congers Lake walking loop is expected to reopen following the completion of repairs in mid-November.

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