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Rockland County High School Student Raises Money for the Homeless

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Nyack, Sparkill & Piermont, NY – Charlie Bieger, a Tappan Zee High School junior, has created a business selling t-shirts and hoodies designed to combat homelessness. He specifically designed a line of clothing where he donates 100% of profits to the Nyack Homeless Project.

Charlie started his online business, CBX Apparel, https://www.cbxapparel.com  before the pandemic at 13 years old and has since grown its reach to the Piermont Farmers Market and local clothing stores like The Editor in Nyack. Charlie has raised several hundred dollars for the Nyack Homeless Project and plans to continue. He is working to increase his reach and gain support from customers worldwide.

In addition, to help struggling Rockland County families this winter, Charlie came up with the idea to collect donated coats when he is selling at in-person events like farmers markets and delivers them to the non-profit TOUCH NY to be distributed to those in need. People who donate gently used winter items will receive a $5-$10 discount on Charlie’s apparel that he sells at the Piermont Farmers Market. The goal is to encourage donations and create awareness of the need in our community.

Charlie says, “I think my drive to help stems from my early childhood growing up in Brooklyn. While these issues are certainly more noticeable in New York City, there is a great need in Rockland County that is often overlooked. My goal has always been to create a business and products that positively impact those around me rather than maximizing profit.”

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North Rockland HS Senior Analyse Veras Awarded Prestigious NROTC Scholarship to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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THIELLS, NY – Analyse Veras, a standout senior at North Rockland High School and Cadet Lieutenant Commander in the school’s NJROTC program, has been awarded the highly competitive Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship, covering 100% of college tuition, room and board, textbooks, uniforms, and more at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

Following her graduation from RPI, Analyse will serve a minimum of five years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy, furthering her dedication to leadership and national service.

Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, only 20–30% are selected for the NROTC Scholarship, making this a remarkable achievement. Analyse stood out among the elite for her academic excellence, strong moral character, and exceptional leadership potential developed through years of NJROTC training and community involvement.

This milestone not only highlights Analyse’s personal achievements, but also reflects the strength and excellence of North Rockland’s NJROTC program, which continues to develop future leaders with a commitment to service, discipline, and integrity.

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Pearl River Public Library Appoints Nancy Aravecz Shah Director, Meet-and-Greet Scheduled for June 10

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May 29, 2025

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PEARL RIVER, NY – The Pearl River Public Library (PRPL) invites local residents to meet its newly appointed director, Nancy Aravecz Shah, during a special Meet-and-Greet event on Tuesday, June 10. The community is welcome to stop by for light refreshments and conversation anytime during the two-hour window between 4p.m. and 6 p.m. The library is located at 75 East Central Avenue in Pearl River.

A distinguished librarian and library director, Ms. Shah has spent several years in the public library environment and higher education and joins PRPL from the Florham Park Public Library in Morris County, New Jersey where she served as Director. After a
comprehensive regional search to find a leader with the experience and vision necessary to propel the library forward, the Pearl River Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved her appointment on April 28.

In her most recent leadership position in Florham Park, Ms. Shah was instrumental in building partnerships with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and local businesses to support and enhance library services. She also led the planning and
preparation for a major renovation project, ensuring both materials and staff were ready for the transformation.

Previously, Ms. Shah served for nearly six years as a Senior Librarian at the New York Public Library – Jefferson Branch in Manhattan.

Ms. Shah holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University, a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, from Wagner College with a minor in History.

“The Pearl River Public Library is an absolutely amazing community resource,” said Shah. “I am so impressed by the many offerings it provides. Just seeing all that this library team is able to achieve from its temporary space has been inspiring.”

With a strong commitment to access, education and preservation, Ms. Shah brings valuable expertise that will greatly benefit the library and the community it serves.

Said Shah, “I feel honored to have been chosen to lead the Pearl River Public Library as it embarks on the next phase of its renewal project. I can’t wait to see this institution realize its fullest potential in its new space. I am looking forward to getting to know this community and the PRPL team. I’m ready to dig in and get to work.”

Ms. Shah succeeds Interim Director Edward Falcone.

With more than 10,000 active cardholders, the Pearl River Public Library provides equal access for all to vast educational, cultural, literary, historical and digital resources.

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