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

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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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Summer Detour on Route 9W: CHPE Cable Work Underway at Farley Bridge Starting June 16

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June 14, 2025

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Beginning June 16, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project will implement a detour on the northbound lane of the Farley Bridge on Route 9W to allow for the installation of CHPE cables beneath the bridge.

  • Northbound traffic will be diverted to Lowland Hill Road to bypass the bridge.

  • Southbound traffic will remain on Route 9W, though drivers should expect reduced speeds in the construction area.

This detour will remain in place throughout the summer.

Access will be maintained for:

  • Residents of Lowland Hill

  • Visitors to Charles Eccher Park

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CHPE project team at:

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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Rockland’s Roxanne Watson, Recovering From Second Heart Transplant, How You Can Support Her Recovery

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Update: Rockland’s Roxanne Watson, a heart transplant recipient that has dedicated her life to helping others recieve organ donations, is currently recovering from her second heart transplant. Roxanne has signed up over 13,000 people to the National Organ Donor Registry.

Roxanne is truly an amazing person and the United Women of Rockland are helping her as she recovers.

(Via United Women of Rockland) We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has donated gift cards or funds to support Roxanne Watson and her family. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference.
We’ve been in touch with her son, who shared that Roxanne is currently recovering from her second heart transplant. While this is a hopeful step forward, she still has a long road to healing and remains in the hospital.
The family asked us to extend their heartfelt gratitude to each of you. They are truly touched by the outpouring of love and support.

As Roxanne continues her recovery, her son is still making the daily trips to be by her side, and the travel expenses continue to add up. We are still collecting gas or Visa gift cards, or donations to help purchase them, to help ease this burden during such a challenging time.

How You Can Help:

📬 Mail a gift card to:
United Women of Rockland
P.O. Box 105
Stony Point, NY 10980

📲 Or Venmo your donation to: @UWRinc

(We’ll use it to purchase gift cards directly.)

Roxanne and her family are deeply thankful for your kindness. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she focuses on healing.

Thank you again for standing by her.

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