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Smell of smoke from massive South Jersey forest fire reaches Rockland County

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6 years ago

March 31, 2019

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There is currently a large forest fire that has ripped through 8,000 acres in Burlington County, New Jersey. Which is around a 2-hour drive from Rockland.

The smoke has traveled North across New Jersey into New York causing a haze and smell. People as far as Staten Island have smelled the smoke. In Rockland County, people have reported the smell of smoke from Congers to Suffern. PIX 11 reports the smell of smoke was reported in New York City.

Nj.com reports, The fire was first reported around 1:45 p.m. Saturday in Penn State Forest in Woodland Township, Burlington County.

High winds helped drive the blaze through the afternoon and it had grown to 5,000 acres as of 10 p.m. Saturday, with 10 percent containment. The fire was expected to expand overnight.

As of 1: 30 pm on Sunday, 50% of the fire was contained.

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Penguin Rep Theatre Closes 2024 Season with World Premiere of ‘The Steel Man’

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3 months ago

September 5, 2024

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Set in 1980s Pittsburgh, The Steel Man tells the story of Jake Gellert, an aspiring actor who struggles to escape from the shadow of his larger-than-life father, Leo, a Hungarian Jewish immigrant. Inspired by a true story, the play is a powerful drama about a father and son haunted by the past but hopeful for a more promising future.

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“Ken Ludwig’s Heartfelt Play ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise” Premieres July 26 at Penguin Rep Theatre

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4 months ago

July 24, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig’s latest play tells a heartfelt true story from World War II, chronicling the romance between a military doctor in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York.

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE opens on Friday, June 26, and runs through August 18 at Penguin Rep Theatre, 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, New York.