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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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Rockland County Urges Water Conservation as Climate Change Impacts Supply

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April 19, 2026

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NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management is encouraging residents to learn how climate change is affecting water availability and what steps they can take to protect the county’s supply.

Experts say climate change is increasingly being viewed as a water crisis, as rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns lead to stronger storms, flooding, and drought. Although water covers much of the planet, less than one percent of freshwater is readily available for human use, making conservation critical.

Rockland County depends entirely on local surface and groundwater sources to serve homes, schools, businesses, and healthcare facilities. As the population grows and climate conditions evolve, officials say responsible water use is essential to maintaining a stable supply.

“Protecting our water supply is essential to the long-term health and economic stability of Rockland County,” said Ed Day. “Education and conservation are key tools that help ensure our water resources remain reliable for future generations.”

💧 Simple Ways to Conserve Water

Residents can make a meaningful impact with small, everyday actions:

  • Fix household leaks promptly
  • Take shorter showers
  • Turn off the tap while brushing teeth
  • Use water-efficient appliances
  • Plant native or drought-tolerant landscaping
  • Water lawns and gardens efficiently

Reducing water use also lowers energy consumption, since energy is required to pump, treat, and heat water—helping cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Officials encourage residents to follow the task force online for updates, resources, and conservation tips. More information is available through the county’s water conservation program.

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Rockland County Offers Free Mosquito Dunks and Minnows to Fight Summer Mosquitoes

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April 19, 2026

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The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is giving residents two free tools to fight mosquitoes:

1. Mosquito Dunks®

  • Donut-shaped tablets placed in standing water
  • Kill mosquito larvae before they become biting adults
  • Safe for use in:
    • Unused/covered pools
    • Hot tubs
    • Other stagnant water containers

2. Fathead minnows

  • Small fish that eat mosquito larvae (up to ~200 per day each)
  • Good for:
    • Unused pools
    • Ornamental ponds
    • Water sources with at least 8 inches of water

 How to get Mosquito Dunks

  • Pickup location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex (Pomona)
  • Appointment required
  • To request:
  • Bring a completed Mosquito Dunk Order Form to pickup

 Minnow giveaway details

  • Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • Time: 4:30–6:00 PM
  • Location: 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona
  • Reservation required (call or reserve online)
  • ⚠️ Must be used within Rockland County (permitting rules)

 What residents should do

Even if you don’t pick these up, the most effective step is simple:

  • Check your yard weekly
  • Dump or remove anything holding water (buckets, tarps, gutters, planters, etc.)

Why it matters

These efforts help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses (like West Nile virus), which spread through standing-water breeding.

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