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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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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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Free National Night Out 2026 Clover Stadium on August 6

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The annual National Night Out will return to Clover Stadium on Thursday, August 6, bringing together law enforcement, first responders, and the community for an evening of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

The free event begins at 5 p.m., with the official ceremony scheduled to start on the field at 6:30 p.m. A baseball game will follow at 7 p.m.

National Night Out is designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement, emergency responders, and the communities they serve. The event offers residents an opportunity to meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders in a fun and welcoming environment.

Attendees can enjoy live music, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, and interactive activities for all ages. Police, fire, and emergency vehicles will be on display, along with K-9 demonstrations and mounted police horses.

Organizers say the event is free and open to the public, encouraging families from across Rockland County to attend and spend an evening with the men and women who serve their communities.

National Night Out has been celebrated nationwide since 1984 and has become an annual tradition in communities across the country, promoting public safety, crime prevention, and stronger partnerships between residents and first responders.

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