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RCC Hosts 21st Annual Job Fair

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Rockland Community College and the Workforce Development Board of Rockland hosted the 21st annual RCC Job Fair today.

In attendance was Senator David Carlucci, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and representatives with Rockland Community College (RCC) and the Workforce Development Board of Rockland. The Job Fair was held at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse in Suffern.

The Job Fair aims to reduce unemployment and help residents find good paying jobs in Rockland County. This year there were 126 employers in attendance from fields like retail, hospitality, health care, and more.

Senator Carlucci who has co-sponsored the event for the past several years said, “We know the cost of raising a family keeps going up in the Hudson Valley, and this is why its important that we invest in job growth and help connect our residents with good paying jobs right here in Rockland County.”

Irene Deutsch, Director of Career Services at SUNY Rockland Community College said, “With over 120 companies attending the 21st Annual Job Fair, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore a broad range of employers and job prospects under one roof.”

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

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Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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