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Here’s what motorists and residents should expect starting Friday night, September 8, 2023:

·8:00 pm – Friday (09/08) – one southbound lane near exit 10 (Nyack, South Nyack, US Route 9W) will be closed, leaving three travel lanes available.

·11:00 pm – Friday (09/08) – three southbound lands near exit 10 will be closed, leaving only one travel lane open. Expect massive traffic delays.

·11:01 pm and later – Friday (09/08) – the entrance ramps to the southbound Thruway at exits 10, 11 (Nyack), 12 (West Nyack, Route 303) and 13 (Palisades Interstate Parkway) will begin to close.

·12:01 am and later – Saturday (09/09) – all southbound lanes will be closed and all traffic will be diverted to exit 12 in West Nyack.

·All day Saturday (09/09) – work will continue on the South Broadway overpass and the highway below followed by cleanup.

·After cleanup, travel lanes will open as soon as safely as possible.

·Travel lanes in the northbound direction will remain open throughout the work; the left lane nearest the work zone will be closed.

·The Town of Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny & Orangetown Police Department have been working with the New York State Thruway Authority, state, county and other local authorities on this operation.

Video by Rockland Photographer Owey Cramsie Jr

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Congressman Mike Lawler Meets with Rockland County Building Trades to Provide Washington Update

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June 24, 2025

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Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler met with members of the Rockland County Building and Construction Trades Council last week to provide an in-depth update on key legislative efforts and infrastructure priorities currently unfolding in Washington, D.C.

The meeting, held locally in Rockland County, focused on issues critical to the region’s union workers and construction professionals, including federal infrastructure investments, workforce development, project labor agreements, and economic policy impacting the building trades.

As Rockland County continues to grow and modernize, collaboration between federal lawmakers and local unions remains vital for long-term success. Congressman Lawler assured attendees that he would continue to fight for policies that ensure safe job sites, union protections, and economic opportunity for all.

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Orangetown Opens Cooling Center to Help Residents Beat the Heat This Week

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June 24, 2025

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Orangetown, NY (June 23, 2025) — As temperatures soar across Rockland County, the Town of Orangetown has announced that it will open its facilities as a cooling center to help residents stay safe and comfortable during the heat wave.

The Orangetown Town Hall, located at 26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962 will be a Cooling Center from from Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25, operating daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Town officials are urging residents—particularly seniors, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions—to take advantage of the cooling center during this period of extreme heat.

The move comes as the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories across the region, warning of dangerous heat index values that can pose serious health risks.

Heat Safety Tips from Town Officials:

Stay indoors and limit strenuous activity during peak hours (11 AM–4 PM).

Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty.

Check in on elderly neighbors and relatives.

Never leave children or pets in a parked car, even for a short time.

This temporary cooling center is part of Orangetown’s proactive approach to public safety and wellness during the summer months.

For continuous updates and emergency notifications, residents are encouraged to follow the Town of Orangetown on social media and subscribe to local alerts.

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