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Rockland Conservation & Service Corps Is Offering Hands On Environmental Experience

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The Rockland Conservation & Service Corps program offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental conservation. Here are the key details:
  • Collaborating Organizations: You’ll work with organizations like the Rockland County Department of Environmental Resources, Clarkstown Planning Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and more.
  • Placements: The program has placements across Rockland County, where you’ll contribute to real conservation projects.
  • Skills & Experience: It’s a chance to build skills for your future while protecting natural resources.
  • Application Deadline: Applications are due by April 7.
  • How to Apply: You can apply and get more info here: https://bit.ly/4is3VkM

This summer could be your chance to make a positive impact and gain valuable experience!

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Congressman Mike Lawler Meets with Rockland County Building Trades to Provide Washington Update

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Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler met with members of the Rockland County Building and Construction Trades Council last week to provide an in-depth update on key legislative efforts and infrastructure priorities currently unfolding in Washington, D.C.

The meeting, held locally in Rockland County, focused on issues critical to the region’s union workers and construction professionals, including federal infrastructure investments, workforce development, project labor agreements, and economic policy impacting the building trades.

As Rockland County continues to grow and modernize, collaboration between federal lawmakers and local unions remains vital for long-term success. Congressman Lawler assured attendees that he would continue to fight for policies that ensure safe job sites, union protections, and economic opportunity for all.

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Orangetown Opens Cooling Center to Help Residents Beat the Heat This Week

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Orangetown, NY (June 23, 2025) — As temperatures soar across Rockland County, the Town of Orangetown has announced that it will open its facilities as a cooling center to help residents stay safe and comfortable during the heat wave.

The Orangetown Town Hall, located at 26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962 will be a Cooling Center from from Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25, operating daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Town officials are urging residents—particularly seniors, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions—to take advantage of the cooling center during this period of extreme heat.

The move comes as the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories across the region, warning of dangerous heat index values that can pose serious health risks.

Heat Safety Tips from Town Officials:

Stay indoors and limit strenuous activity during peak hours (11 AM–4 PM).

Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty.

Check in on elderly neighbors and relatives.

Never leave children or pets in a parked car, even for a short time.

This temporary cooling center is part of Orangetown’s proactive approach to public safety and wellness during the summer months.

For continuous updates and emergency notifications, residents are encouraged to follow the Town of Orangetown on social media and subscribe to local alerts.

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