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Senator Bill Weber Announces Five Towns of Rockland Blood Drive Challenge Winners

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The Tappan Zee Bridge was lit in red for five days to mark the competition. Clarkstown took both the prize for the most blood collected and the prize for the most newly registered Red Cross blood donors in Senator Bill Weber’s Five Towns of Rockland Blood Drive Challenge.
The Red Cross set a goal of collecting 100 units from the challenge and that goal was exceeded with 111 units of blood collected and 64 first time donors participated across the five towns.
Clarkstown – 30 units, 18 first time donors
Orangetown – 27 units, 16 first time donors
Stony Point – 21 units, 12 first time donors
Ramapo – 18 units, 11 first time donors
Haverstraw – 15 units, 7 first time donors
“Only three percent of the population regularly donates blood, so these 64 new donors are helping increase that number. Thank you to everyone who donated, thank you to the supervisors of the five towns for their help in promoting it, and thank you to Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny for personally donating blood. I am overwhelmed by the support we saw from the community and I look forward to making this Blood Drive Challenge an annual event.” said Senator Bill Weber.
“It’s a great honor to have the Town of Clarkstown lead the way in donating the highest number of units and having the most first-time donors participate. Donating blood is a selfless act of charity that truly saves lives and I couldn’t be more proud of our residents and town staff who made donations. Thank you everyone who gave and to Senator Weber for organizing this wonderful contest where everyone involved is a winner,” said Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann.
Senator Weber’s Five Towns of Rockland Blood Drive Challenge was done in partnership with the American Red Cross. This will now be an annual event.

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Level Up Your Skills — Free Career Workshops from Rockland Works

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May 15, 2025

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Free Workshops to Boost Your Career and Skills

This May, Rockland Works is offering a series of free, expert-led workshops designed to help you build essential skills, explore new career paths, and take control of your future. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, launching a business, or looking to improve your computer skills, there’s something for everyone.

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Self-Advocacy
In partnership with BRDGES
Friday, May 16 | 1:00 PM
Learn practical strategies for navigating re-entry after incarceration, disclosing a disability, and negotiating employment contracts.

Entrepreneurial Skills
In partnership with BRDGES
Monday, May 19 | 12:00 PM
Thinking about starting your own business? Get expert advice on how to launch, market, and grow your business from experienced consultants.

Computer Skills: Basic Excel
Wednesday, May 21 | 4:00 PM
Master the fundamentals of Excel, including navigating spreadsheets, formatting data, and using essential formulas like SUM and AVERAGE.

Resume Writing & One-on-One Review Sessions
Receive step-by-step guidance to build a resume that gets noticed, along with personalized feedback from our career experts.

All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required.

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Rockland County Honors Outstanding Nurses with Distinguished Service Awards

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May 7, 2025

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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.

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