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Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell

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ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on February 16 and 17, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen New York State Police Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell.

“Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell selflessly committed his life to the betterment of his community, our State and our country,” Governor Hochul said. “May his legacy live on through the enduring power of his service, and through the countless lives he touched through his actions and example. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones.”

On February 7, 2024, Trooper Tyrrell passed away from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He had retired from the New York State Police after 26 years of dedicated service on September 27, 2023. Trooper Tyrrell was from Rochester, NY and is survived by three children; Sean, Kathryn and Rachel; and siblings Barry, Greg, Leslie and Sharon.

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Rockland County Honors Outstanding Nurses with Distinguished Service Awards

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May is traditionally the month when nurses are recognized worldwide, in part because May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. She professionalized nursing roles for women and is known as the founder of modern nursing.

In celebration of National Nurses Month, Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, a longtime nurse herself, presented the Distinguished Service Award— the Legislature’s highest honor— to three exceptional nurses: Glenn Albin, Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, and Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara. These honorees were recognized for their professional excellence and dedicated community service.

  • Glenn Albin transitioned from accounting to healthcare, serving as a paramedic and emergency room nurse for over four decades. He mentors new nurses and teaches advanced life support, while actively participating in the Knights of Columbus and South Orangetown Ambulance Corps.

  • Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, a Certified Nurse Midwife and educator, works with New York Presbyterian and SUNY Rockland. She advocates for women’s health, leads health fairs, and researches ways to improve breastfeeding and reduce health disparities.

  • Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara, with 28 years of nursing experience, serves as an Infection Control Nurse at HVDDSO. She’s also a passionate volunteer, fundraiser, church educator, and South Indian TV actress.

Dr. Paul praised the honorees for making “a positive difference every day” in the lives of Rockland County residents.

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Free Breast Cancer Screening Montefiore Nyack Hospital May 9th

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Montefiore Nyack Hospital is offering free breast cancer screenings on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Breast Center. These screenings are available to uninsured women aged 40 and over who meet eligibility requirements. The event is funded by the Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Spanish-speaking assistance is available. 

The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital offers 3D digital mammography, which can detect up to 41% more invasive breast cancers. The center has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

For more information about the services provided at The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, To register and check eligibility, call 845-348-8511 or visit montefiorenyack.org/breast-center

 

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