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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.

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Rockland County Offers Free Mosquito Dunks® 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 Dunks® and fathead minnows, to help reduce the mosquito population and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.

Mosquito Dunks® – Available by Appointment

What they are: Small, floating “donuts” 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 – 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.

🐟 Fathead Minnows – One-Day Giveaway Event

What they are: Small fish that eat mosquito larvae—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 the 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. It’s free, private, and available 24/7.

What happens when you contact 988?

  • You’ll talk with a trained counselor who listens and cares.

  • They’ll help you feel supported and work through what you’re going through.

  • You can call, text, or chat—whatever feels best for you.

988 is for everyone.

  • You don’t have to be in a serious emergency.

  • You can reach out for yourself or if you’re worried about a friend or family member.

Sharing 988 can save lives.
Let’s help more people know that support is just three numbers away.
You’re not alone—and no one else has to be either.

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