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Orangetown Resident Discovers Two Copperhead Snakes Under Basketball Hoop

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1 year ago

June 18, 2025

Orangetown, NY — A surprising and unsettling discovery greeted an Orangetown resident returning home from a weekend away — two Copperhead snakes curled up beneath the family’s basketball hoop.

The venomous reptiles, identified as Copperhead snakes, were safely removed by The Dapper Trapper, a local professional wildlife removal service. The snakes were relocated together to a safe, remote location in upstate New York, ensuring the safety of both the animals and the neighborhood.

While Copperhead snakes are venomous, their venom is considered mild compared to more dangerous species like rattlesnakes or vipers. However, experts caution that they still pose a risk, especially to children and pets, and should never be approached or handled by untrained individuals.

Wildlife sightings like this serve as a reminder for residents across Rockland County to remain vigilant, especially during warmer months when snakes are more active.

Photos of the incident, taken by local resident Patty Woulfe, show just how well these snakes can blend into suburban surroundings, reinforcing the importance of checking outdoor spaces before play or yard work.

For any wildlife concerns, residents are urged to contact professionals and avoid direct interaction with potentially dangerous animals.

Community

Finkelstein Library Toy Drive & Swap Set for October 18

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1 day ago

September 26, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Finkelstein Memorial Library’s Youth Services Department is partnering with The Great Giveback to host a community Toy Drive and Swap this October.

The library is accepting donations of gently used and outgrown toys through October 11. Families will then have the opportunity to browse and “shop” for toys during the swap on Saturday, October 18, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The event offers families a chance to give toys a second life while helping children in the community find something new to enjoy.

The library is encouraging residents and community organizations to help spread the word.

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Catholic Charities Rockland Fall Harvest Fundraiser Runs Sept. 15–Oct. 30

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September 26, 2026

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Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) is inviting the community to “Help Cultivate Hope” through its Fall Harvest Fundraiser, running September 15 through October 30.

Now in its second year, the fundraiser supports CCCSR’s food pantry and the Garden of Love, a community vegetable garden established in 2010 with support from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener program. The garden is maintained through a partnership with St. Ann’s Parish and Good Samaritan Hospital and produces more than 2,000 pounds of fresh vegetables each year for local residents.

Every dollar donated provides approximately four meals, thanks to CCCSR’s collective purchasing power in the Hudson Valley. The organization hopes to raise $5,000, with all funds going directly toward providing food for local families and individuals in need.

Supporters can symbolically “purchase” vegetables from the garden, with options ranging from $20 for a bell pepper to $100 for a pumpkin patch. Participants can also create their own fundraising page or form a team to encourage friends, family and colleagues to join the campaign.

“The Garden of Love is a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together to care for its neighbors,” said Stephen Papas, executive director of CCCSR. “Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide nutritious food to local families who may be struggling to make ends meet.”