Events
Palisades Center and Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Partner to Host Adoption Event
WEST NYACK, NY – As Rockland’s sole open admission care center, Hi-Tor Animal Care Center (Hi-Tor) delivers a unique and fundamental service to the animals and people of the County. As they move along amid kitten season, a time of year when there is a dramatic increase in the birth of kittens, the community engagement from caring individuals becomes even more important.
To help Hi-Tor reduce overcrowding, Palisades Center is hosting Hi-Tor’s Kitten Adoption Palooza. A one-day event where families can visit to meet a perfect furry friend. The event will take place on Saturday, June 26 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the East Court on Level One near H&M. In addition, raffle tickets and Hi-Tor merchandise will be available for purchase.
Adoption applications can be filled out and submitted in advance of the event by visiting www.hitor.org.
“We’re happy to help Hi-Tor in their mission to find loving homes for these kittens and look forward to a successful event,” said Darrin Houseman, General Manager of Palisades Center.
“We are thrilled to partner with our friends at the Palisades Center for a very successful adoption event during this very busy kitten season,” said Debbie DiBernardo, President of Hi-Tor Animal Care Center. “As a progressive animal welfare organization with innovative footsteps, we recognize how important community partnerships are to meeting our mission, and this type of collaboration hugely embodies that.”
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – In a solemn and moving Memorial Day tradition, Rockland County Vietnam veterans gathered once again at the Piermont Pier to light the annual Watchfires, a powerful tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country.
Organized by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 333, the Rockland County Watchfires are part of a long-standing ritual that symbolizes the beacons once used to guide soldiers home. The fires are ignited at midnight and burn for 24 hours, serving as a stark and heartfelt reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served — especially the more than 58,000 American service members who died during the Vietnam War.
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Hundreds of veterans, local residents, and elected officials turned out to witness the solemn lighting ceremony in Piermont, one of several locations across the county to host a watchfire, including Bowline Point Park in Haverstraw, and Clausland Mountain in Orangeburg.
The event also provides an opportunity for younger generations to learn about the sacrifices of veterans and to express gratitude for their service. The participation of community members and local officials underscores the county’s commitment to preserving the legacy of its veterans and ensuring their stories are never forgotten.
The Rockland County Watchfires continue to be one of the most visually striking and emotionally resonant Memorial Day events in the Hudson Valley, drawing visitors from across New York and neighboring states.
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