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Women’s History Month Rockland County, Nominate a Veteran

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New City, NY – In honor of Women’s History Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day & our Veterans Service Agency Director Susan Branam are calling for nominations for our next Freedom Award Winner. The award honors a female veteran’s outstanding service and continued commitment to her community, organization, or cause.

The County plans to then select someone who will be honored for providing exemplary public service that is having a positive impact in Rockland. Submission deadline is February 16, 2024 and can be done online by emailing vainterns@co.rockland.ny.us.

The winners will later be announced and honored by the County Executive & Veterans Service Agency in March. Nomination forms can be found by clicking here.

Military women have served the nation with valor and distinction since the American Revolution. They have broken down barriers and paved the way toward gender equity in the military and civilian workplace. In March, Rockland County presents the FREEDOM AWARD to a woman veteran to recognize her outstanding service, and continued commitment to her community, organization, or cause. We are currently taking nominations for the 2024 award recipient! If you would like to be considered for this award, or if you know a woman veteran and wish to nominate her, stop by our office for a nomination form, or email vainterns@co.rockland.ny.us. For more information call 845-638-5244.

Nomination Criteria:
1. Must currently reside in Rockland County
2. Must be a female veteran, with a DD 214 (discharge document) issued by
the Department of Defense
3. Must be willing to participate in awards ceremony

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Clarkstown Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl Launches Text Alerts for Tax Bill Updates

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August 9, 2026

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — Beginning with the new tax season on September 1, the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will offer residents a new and convenient way to receive updates about their tax bills directly by text message.

Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl announced that residents can opt in to the service by texting “TAXINFO” to 845-644-6899.

Once a resident’s tax bill is ready, those enrolled will receive a text message containing a link. Residents can then enter their property address to view their tax bill and, if they choose, make a payment online.

The new text notification system does not replace traditional mailed tax bills. Residents who sign up for the service will continue to receive their regular tax bill in the mail. The text alerts are intended to provide an additional and more convenient way for residents to know when their bills are available and access their information.

“Residents asked for a simpler way to receive tax bill information, and I’m proud that we were able to make it happen,” Wohl said.

Residents with questions about the new service can contact the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 845-639-2010.

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Flock Cameras in Rockland County: Safety Tool or Privacy Concern?

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August 8, 2026

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Flock cameras have become an increasingly debated topic across the country, including here in Rockland County.

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement to capture license plates and vehicle characteristics as vehicles pass by. Police can use the information to assist with investigations, including locating stolen vehicles, identifying vehicles associated with wanted suspects, helping find missing people and developing leads following crimes.

One of the cameras pictured is located outside The Shops at Nanuet in Clarkstown. A graphic from the website DeFlock also shows reported camera locations throughout the area.

Supporters say the technology can give police an important investigative tool and help solve crimes more quickly. Critics, however, have raised concerns about privacy and the collection of information about where people drive, even when they are not suspected of committing a crime.

The debate ultimately comes down to a question of public safety versus privacy.

What do you think? Are Flock cameras a valuable tool for law enforcement, or are they an intrusion on your privacy?

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