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Rockland County Week in Review (June 29 – July 3) | Rockland Report

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6 years ago

July 3, 2020

Rockland County Week in Review (June 29 – July 3, 2020)

The week before the 4th of July weekend was certainly an eventful one in Rockland County. From the Clarkstown COVID-19 Party Cluster and the alleged party host response, to Sheriff Lou Falco under fire for sharing controversial posts on his personal Facebook page that have lead to calls for his resignation. Across the county we faced strong storms with Hail in New City and Nanuet, we were sent a video of a Clarkstown Police Department officer directing traffic in the pouring rain. Also included, we had a NJ police chase suspect arrested in Ramapo, failed Village of South Nyack meeting regarding sale of Nyack College, Fireworks at Bowline, and a Shed Fire in Haverstaw.

We also had some positive news, Rockland native and national political star Mondaire Jones was on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

Link to stories –

1. County Exec Ed Day on CNN
https://www.facebook.com/rocklandgov/videos/373140410323083/

2. Alleged Clarkstown COVID-19 Cluster Party Host Breaks Silence, Denies Party Claims
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMcGBAwoyoY&t=51s

3. Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco Under Fire Over Controversial Facebook Posts – News12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qj3AMFBnag&t=7s

4. New Jersey State Police Pursuit Suspect Arrested in Ramapo (NY)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj6Sd7gWMYw

5. Shed Fire in Haverstraw
https://www.facebook.com/RocklandFires/videos/878308936014766/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDZ-FHYA94fuNkNN2F7BUEnMfoQ9KZPv1Sb5qNTwCUAwHWyp8zg5gqry1INKdvzC74vQOqM8JDwgF_D

6. Mondaire Jones on MSNBC’S “Morning Joe”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVyEmKi6jU

7. Village of South Nyack Meeting RE: Sale of Nyack College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPixfJdkwao&t=8s

8. Clarkstown Police Department Officers Directing Traffic in Rain Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGVTMrMQY2c

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Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Flying Toward the Sun, Aug. 14–Sept. 6

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11 hours ago

August 13, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical by Bill Nabel and Neil Berg, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point.

The musical follows a newly hired immigration official whose first day on the job brings him face-to-face with the hopes, heartbreak and humanity of people seeking asylum in the United States.

With an original score and a story centered on the personal consequences of immigration and the American dream, Flying Toward the Sun explores the difficult choices faced by people whose lives are shaped by displacement, uncertainty and the search for a better future.

The production marks the world premiere of the musical and continues Penguin Rep Theatre’s tradition of presenting new works for the stage.

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‘Take Me America’ World Premiere Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre

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3 weeks ago

July 20, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Me America, a powerful new musical exploring the hopes, dreams, and challenges of the American immigration experience, running August 14 through September 6.

Written by Neil Berg (music and additional lyrics) and Bill Nabel (book and lyrics), the production is set in 2015 and follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his very first day on the job.

As Gary meets with individuals seeking a new life in the United States, he is confronted with deeply personal stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Throughout the musical, he must make life-changing decisions that will determine the futures of those standing before him.

Blending an emotional story with an original score, Take Me America offers audiences a timely and thought-provoking look at the human side of immigration while celebrating the courage and determination of those pursuing the American dream.

The production marks another world premiere for Penguin Rep Theatre, which has earned a national reputation for developing new works that have gone on to stages across the country.

Take Me America will be performed August 14 through September 6 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Tickets and additional information are available through the theater’s box office and website.