Government

Rockland County Legislature Announces The Recipients Of Tourism Grants

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3 months ago

February 9, 2025

The Rockland County Legislature congratulates the recipients of this year’s Rockland County Tourism Grants! Tourism plays an important role in Rockland’s overall economy, encouraging residents and visitors from outside our county to enjoy our restaurants, museums and arts offerings, while contributing to our economic base in the process. This year, a total of $316,000 will go to 30 organizations dedicated to promoting Rockland County as a premier destination. All awardees must meet certain criteria and then show they met the goals they set.

Here are the recipients:

Rockland Rowing: $8,000

Visit Nyack: $30,000

United Latin Festival: $8,000

Friends of Orangetown: $5,000

Haverstraw Brick Museum: $8,000

Suffern Chamber: $10,000

The Angel Nyack: $9,000

Rockland Fashion Week: $4,000

Rockland Music Festival: $10,000

Garner Industrial: $20,000

Round Table Brewery: $10,000

Rockland Pride Center: $5,000

India Cultural Arts Society: $6,000

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble: $8,000

Penguin Players: $15,250

Rockland Center for the Arts: $12,500

RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts: $12,000

ArtsRock: $11,000

BRIDGEMUSIK: $2,000

Chiku Awali: $5,000

Gran Fondo: $8,000

Hopper House: $15,000

NY Boulders: $15,000

Holocaust Museum: $15,000

Rockland Historical Society: $5,000

Haverstraw River Arts: $8,000

Haverstraw African American Connection: $15,000

Emotions Theatre: $5,000

Nanuet Chamber: $12,000

Friends of Harmony Hall: $20,000

County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Jenna Nazario announced the grants during a special gathering.

Go here for details: https://bit.ly/4jLO9CT

More info on the criteria used to determine grant recipients: https://explorerocklandny.com/tourism-grant-application

Government

Rockland County Honors Outstanding Nurses with Distinguished Service Awards

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2 days ago

May 7, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

May is traditionally the month when nurses are recognized worldwide, in part because May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. She professionalized nursing roles for women and is known as the founder of modern nursing.

In celebration of National Nurses Month, Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, a longtime nurse herself, presented the Distinguished Service Award— the Legislature’s highest honor— to three exceptional nurses: Glenn Albin, Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, and Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara. These honorees were recognized for their professional excellence and dedicated community service.

Glenn Albin transitioned from accounting to healthcare, serving as a paramedic and emergency room nurse for over four decades. He mentors new nurses and teaches advanced life support, while actively participating in the Knights of Columbus and South Orangetown Ambulance Corps.
Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, a Certified Nurse Midwife and educator, works with New York Presbyterian and SUNY Rockland. She advocates for women’s health, leads health fairs, and researches ways to improve breastfeeding and reduce health disparities.
Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara, with 28 years of nursing experience, serves as an Infection Control Nurse at HVDDSO. She’s also a passionate volunteer, fundraiser, church educator, and South Indian TV actress.

Dr. Paul praised the honorees for making “a positive difference every day” in the lives of Rockland County residents.

Government

Free Breast Cancer Screening Montefiore Nyack Hospital May 9th

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6 days ago

May 3, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is offering free breast cancer screenings on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Breast Center. These screenings are available to uninsured women aged 40 and over who meet eligibility requirements. The event is funded by the Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Spanish-speaking assistance is available.

The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital offers 3D digital mammography, which can detect up to 41% more invasive breast cancers. The center has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

For more information about the services provided at The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, To register and check eligibility, call 845-348-8511 or visit montefiorenyack.org/breast-center