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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26

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The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office will be participating in the annual prescription drug take back day organized by the Drug Enforcement Agency. This event provides a great opportunity for residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications that are old, unwanted, or expired.
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CVS Pharmacy
280 South Main Street, New City
330 Route 304, Bardonia
12 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
Walgreens Pharmacy
16 Route 59, Nyack
135 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point
208 West Route 59, Spring Valley
31 Cavalry Dr, New City
209 Route 59, Suffern
26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg
61 Washington Avenue, Suffern
478 Piermont Avenue, Piermont
The event starts at 10 am and ends at 2pm. Just a reminder that collection sites will not accept syringes or sharps.

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Rockland County Offers Free Mosquito Dunksยฎ and Mosquito-Eating Minnows to Residents

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April 17, 2025

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Protect your home and community from mosquitoes this spring and summer!

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering free mosquito control products to residents, including Mosquito Dunksยฎ and fathead minnows, to help reduce the mosquito population and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.

Mosquito Dunksยฎ โ€“ Available by Appointment

What they are: Small, floating โ€œdonutsโ€ that release safe bacteria to kill mosquito larvae in standing water.

Who can get them: Rockland County residents for use in unused swimming pools, spas, and other water-holding containers.

How to get them:

  • Pick-up location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex, 50 Sanatorium Road, Building D, Pomona, NY

  • By appointment only โ€“ Reserve in advance by calling 845-364-3173 or emailing [email protected]

  • Required: Download and complete the order form from the Mosquito Control Program webpage and bring it with you to your scheduled pickup.

๐ŸŸ Fathead Minnows โ€“ One-Day Giveaway Event

What they are: Small fish that eat mosquito larvaeโ€”up to 200 larvae per day!

Event Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex, Building D, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY
Important: Minnows must be released only within Rockland County

How to reserve:

  • Register online via the Mosquito Control Program webpage, or

  • Call 845-364-3173
    Note: The event date and time are subject to change. Signs will be posted to guide attendees to the correct location.

For more information, visit theย Rockland County Health Department Mosquito Control Program webpage.

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988: Three Numbers That Can Change a Life

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April 14, 2025

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here for anyone feeling overwhelmed, sad, stressed, or in a mental health crisis. Itโ€™s free, private, and available 24/7.

What happens when you contact 988?

  • Youโ€™ll talk with a trained counselor who listens and cares.

  • Theyโ€™ll help you feel supported and work through what youโ€™re going through.

  • You can call, text, or chatโ€”whatever feels best for you.

988 is for everyone.

  • You donโ€™t have to be in a serious emergency.

  • You can reach out for yourself or if youโ€™re worried about a friend or family member.

Sharing 988 can save lives.
Letโ€™s help more people know that support is just three numbers away.
Youโ€™re not aloneโ€”and no one else has to be either.

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