Government

US National Weather Service Predicting 5 to 9 Inches of Snow on Saturday for Rockland County

Published

11 months ago

January 5, 2024

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Winter Storm Late Saturday into Sunday OVERVIEW

Low pressure will track towards the Mid Atlantic on Saturday and then southeast of the region while strengthening Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

Wintry Precipitation:

Interior portions of NE NJ, Lower Hudson Valley, and SW CT (Winter Storm Warning)

Total Snowfall : 5 to 9” likely, 10 12” reasonable worst case, highest for interior Lower Hudson Valley Wet snow

Snowfall Rates : hr expected 5pm to 2am

Temperatures: Upper 20s/Lower 30s

Winds: North to Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 mph.

Impacts: Snow covered roads late Sat into Sun. Scattered downed tree limbs and wires likely.

Timing: Snow developing late Sat aft (heavy at times) through 2am, lightening in intensity after 2am. Light snow ending Sunday afternoon. Just North of I 95 in Lower Hudson Valley , NE NJ, SW CT (Winter Wx Advisory), and interior SE CT (Winter Storm Watch)

Community

Rockland Repair Café Residents Can Bring Broken Items To Be Fixed For Free

Published

3 days ago

November 19, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

This event brings together skilled volunteer Repair Coaches and residents seeking to repair household items. Participants are invited to bring items such as lamps, clothing, small appliances, wooden items, small furniture, toys, and electronics for evaluation and repair.

Items powered by gas engines (e.g., lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered landscaping equipment) are not eligible for repair. Additionally, computers and digital devices will not be repaired at this event.

Repair Coaches will evaluate and fix items for free, provided the necessary materials are on hand. These talented volunteers are eager to share their expertise, preserving the art of repair while fostering community connections.

“The ability to fix and repair items is becoming a lost art,” said County Executive Ed Day. “The Repair Café not only celebrates this essential skill but also encourages its transfer to the younger generation, ensuring these talents continue to thrive in Rockland County. Events like this reduce landfill waste, foster sustainability, and strengthen our community ties.”

The Rockland Repair Café is a free, youth-friendly event made possible through the support of Rockland Conservation & Service Corps, a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau, along with Rockland Green, Pearl River United Methodist Church, and the Pearl River Library. Volunteer Repair Coaches from Woodcraft & Willow and IBEW LU 363 will also participate.

For more information, or to confirm if a Repair Coach can fix your item, please call Kathy Galione at (845) 364-2932, or email [email protected].

When: Saturday, November 23rd, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY

Government

UPDATE: Brush Fire At Rockland Lake

Published

4 days ago

November 18, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

George Hoehmann, Town Supervisor Clarkstown has provided an update as of 11:45AM, Sunday November 17th on the brush fire in Rockland Lake State Park along the Hudson River. Numerous fire departments are on scene including Rockland Lake, Congers Fire Department, Valley Cottage Fire Department 22, Nyack, Piermont Fire Department as well as the Clarkstown Police Department battling the blaze. The location of the fire is difficult to access water is being supplied by fireboats from the river and I am informed that the fire is being contained. The photo from the police drone unit demonstrate the area affected. We will post updates as the situation evolves.