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Portion of State Route 45 Named in Honor of Finklestein Library Security Guard Sandra Wilson

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OFFICIAL: A portion of State Route 45 in the Village of Spring Valley to be named the Sandra L. Wilson Memorial Highway.

Wilson, a beloved security guard at the Finklestein Memorial Library was stabbed to death in February, while working security at the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley. Authorities said 25-year-old Blanchard Glaudin attacked 52-year-old Wilson with a knife after she asked him to turn down his music. Her death would send shockwaves throughout Rockland County.

Wilson began working at the Finkelstein Memorial Library as a clerk in 2011 and worked her way up through the ranks, obtaining her security guard certification in 2018 and being promoted to full-time Security Aide in 2019.

Yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed
(S.8555a/A.10653A) into law designating a portion of State Route 45 in the Village of Spring Valley as the Sandra L. Wilson Memorial Highway.

There is no timeline yet on when the new roadway signage will be installed, but Senator Carlucci, who championed the legislation said he hopes the work is completed shortly by the NYS Department of Transportation.

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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February 17, 2025

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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Random Acts Of Kindness Week February 14th – 20th

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February 14, 2025

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According to nationaltoday.com, “It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can. A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way.

Your kindness might make a world of difference to somebody. This is the best week for you to show your support for the cause and help out someone in need.”

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