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Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips: NFPA Warns Holiday Is Peak Day for Home Fires

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6 months ago

November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving remains the number one day of the year for home cooking fires, occurring at more than triple the national daily average, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Unattended cooking continues to be the leading cause of these fires and related injuries during the holiday season.

As households prepare for the busy cooking day, community safety experts urge residents to stay alert in the kitchen and follow NFPA’s recommended precautions to help prevent emergencies.

Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving:

Stay in the Kitchen — and stay home: Never leave food cooking on the stovetop or in the oven unattended. This also applies to air fryers, toaster ovens, microwaves, grills, and other appliances.
Keep Flammable Items Away: Keep dish towels, packaging, plastic, paper products, and other materials away from heat sources.
Keep Children Safe: Supervise kids closely and keep them away from stoves, hot foods and liquids, lit candles, matches, lighters, and dangling appliance cords.
Check Smoke Alarms: Test smoke alarms before cooking to ensure they’re working correctly. They should be tested monthly and replaced every 10 years or sooner if they stop responding.

These simple steps can help reduce the risk of cooking fires during one of the busiest—and most hazardous—kitchen days of the year.

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Brian Burns Hosting NY Giants Celebrity Softball Game at Clover Stadium May 30

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22 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Brian Burns is bringing football fans and families together for a fun-filled charity event this spring as the annual New York Giants Celebrity Softball Game returns to Clover Stadium on Saturday, May 30.

The celebrity softball showdown will feature current and former New York Giants players competing against one another on the baseball diamond. Burns will captain a team made up of current Giants players, while former Giants running back Brandon Jacobs will lead a veteran squad featuring players from the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII and XLVI championship teams.

Fans can expect appearances from several popular NFL stars and former Giants greats, including Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Isaiah Likely, Arvell Reese, Ahmad Bradshaw, Amani Toomer and Shaun O’Hara, with additional guests expected to participate throughout the evening.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Hype 4 Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Brian Burns and his brother Stanley McClover. The foundation is dedicated to supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and raising awareness within communities nationwide.

Longtime Giants superfan Joe Ruback — better known to fans as “License Plate Guy” — shared his excitement about the event’s return.

“Getting this amazing group of athletes together for a high-energy, fun-filled day, all while supporting an incredible cause like Hype 4 Life, never gets old,” Ruback said.

The evening will feature more than just softball. Fans attending the event will also enjoy a dodgeball competition, a home-run derby and opportunities to interact with players throughout the night. Attendees can additionally enter a raffle for a chance to win a custom New York Giants-themed golf cart.

Event Schedule:
• Parking lot opens — 11 a.m.
• Gates open — 2 p.m.
• Dodgeball — 5 p.m.
• Home-run derby — 6 p.m.
• Celebrity softball game — 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and are available through SpidaGame.com, where fans can also find updated rosters and event details.

The Hype 4 Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by Stanley McClover’s son, “Champ,” who is on the autism spectrum and is also Brian Burns’ nephew. Through fundraising events and outreach efforts, the organization works to support autism awareness initiatives and families navigating ASD challenges.

Ruback, one of the most recognizable Giants fans, is famous for wearing a lanyard of New York Giants license plates around his neck at games and fan events. Outside of football, he also serves as Athletic Director at the Biondi School in Yonkers, New York.

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Gran Fondo Bicycle Race Brings Energy and Traffic Delays to Rockland County

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1 day ago

May 17, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

With detours and some traffic delays throughout the day, many Rockland residents chose to make the best of the situation and enjoy the atmosphere as the Gran Fondo bicycle race made its way through Rockland County. Families, spectators, and local supporters gathered along the route to cheer on riders, turning the event into a fun and energetic community experience despite the temporary disruptions.