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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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Turn Food Scraps Into Compost with Rockland’s Recycling Program

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July 18, 2026

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After a summer barbecue or family gathering, those leftover food scraps don’t have to end up in the trash.

Rockland County is encouraging residents to join its Food Scrap Recycling Program, which diverts food waste from landfills and turns it into nutrient-rich compost.

Food scraps that end up in landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. By recycling items such as fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and other food waste, residents can help reduce emissions while creating a valuable resource for agriculture and landscaping.

County officials say the program is easy to join and can make a meaningful difference in reducing a household’s environmental footprint.

From banana peels and watermelon rinds to leftovers from backyard cookouts, every bit of food waste recycled helps keep organic material out of landfills.

Residents interested in participating can learn more and sign up through the county’s Food Scrap Recycling Program.

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Rockland Health Department Issues Hudson River Recreation Update

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July 5, 2026

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The Rockland County Department of Health is advising residents that the Yonkers Wastewater Recovery Facility has been fully operational since July 3, while reminding the public to follow state health guidance when recreating on the Hudson River this holiday weekend.

According to the department, the New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation have been coordinating with Rockland and Westchester counties, New York City, and other partner agencies following the wastewater system disruption.

Health officials said residents should not drink untreated Hudson River water under any circumstances. They also advise against swimming or participating in activities that involve full-body immersion at beaches that remain closed.

However, officials said recreational activities involving partial contact with the water—including boating, kayaking, and fishing—are considered safe. Anglers are encouraged to review New York State Department of Health fish consumption advisories before eating their catch.

The Rockland County Department of Health said it will continue working with state and local agencies to monitor conditions.

 

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