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Countywide Boot and Bucket Drive for Spring Valley Firefighter Raises $100k

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland Firefighters hit the streets this morning and held a countywide Helmet and Boot drive in support for fallen Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd that raised over $100,000.

This morning, from Piermont to Sloatsburg, firefighters were either out on the streets or outside a popular business with one goal – to raise money for the family of Jared Lloyd. We tried to stop at every fire department holding a drive.

The following departments participated:

Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
Central Nyack FD
Haverstraw FD
Nanuet Fire Department
New City Fire Department
Piermont Fire Department
Sloatsburg Fire Department
Suffern FD – Suffern Hook & Ladder Co. #1
& Suffern Volunteer Hose Co. #1
Tallman Volunteer Fire Department
Tappan Fire Department
Valley Cottage Fire Department 22
West Haverstraw Fire Dept 23 Vol Hose Company 2
West-Nyack Fire-Department

It was very heartwarming to see overwhelming outpouring of support from the community. Final returns have the amount raised over $100,000. 100% of the donations will go to the family of fallen Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd. Check Rockland Fires more updates.

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

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February 17, 2025

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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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February 14, 2025

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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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