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Rockland Report Throwback: The Final Voyage of the PS Alexander Hamilton on the Tappan Zee Bridge – September 6, 1971

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – We look back at a historic moment in Hudson River and Rockland County maritime history — the final run of the PS Alexander Hamilton on September 6, 1971, as it passed beneath the iconic Tappan Zee Bridge.

The PS Alexander Hamilton, a proud steamer of the famed Hudson River Day Line, was launched in 1924 and served as a symbol of elegance and innovation in passenger river travel for nearly five decades. Named after Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, the vessel was a beloved fixture on the Hudson River, offering scenic cruises and daily service to generations of New Yorkers and tourists.

After 47 years of service, the steamer made its last journey in 1971 — a moment now etched in local history and captured in a rare photograph by John Vomvoris. The photo shows the graceful ship steaming along the Hudson one last time, a poignant image for riverboat enthusiasts and historians alike.

In recognition of its cultural and historical significance, the PS Alexander Hamilton was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1977. Though it no longer sails, its legacy lives on as a cherished piece of Hudson River maritime heritage.

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

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August 13, 2026

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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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July 20, 2026

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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.

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