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Hopper House Movie Night In Nyack Features 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Hopper House Movie Night In Nyack Features 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'
Hopper House Movie Night In Nyack Features 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' NYACK, N.Y. – The Edward Hopper House "Film in the Garden" night will screen "The Man Who Fell To Earth" featuring David Bowie on Saturday at 8 p.m. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, “The Man Who Fell To Earth” (1976, 2 hours 19 minutes, rated R) is about an extraterrestrial who crash lands on Earth seeking a way to ship water to his planet, which is suffering from a severe drought. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a film under the stars. Cost is $12 for general admission and $8 for Rivertown and Hopper House members. A rain date will take place Monday if necessary. Th…

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by Nicole Briggs
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Registration Open For Nanuet Library's Teen Trivia Night Registration Open For Nanuet Library's Teen Trivia Night
Registration Open For Nanuet Library's Teen Trivia Night NANUET, N.Y. -- Nanuet Public Library's Teen Trivia Night will take place Wednesday.  Teens from grades 7-12 can register as a team of two to four players and work together to win.  Pizza and drinks will be served at 6 p.m. Trivia is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  The Nanuet Public Library is at 149 Church St. Contact the library at 845-623-4281.

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by Frank Mojica
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Calling All Vendors For Fall Festival In Orangetown Calling All Vendors For Fall Festival In Orangetown
Calling All Vendors For Fall Festival In Orangetown ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A religious order in the hamlet of Blauvelt is seeking vendors for its fall festival. The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt will host the annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Vendors can rent space for the day for $50. Since the event is rain or shine, no refunds will be given, the order said. Vendors also have to provide their own tables and canopies. Those selling food must provide proof of insurance with their applications. Checks can be made out to “Sisters of Saint Dominic” and mailed to: Jessica Lickun, Development Department, Sisters of Saint Do…

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by Carol Reif
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Nyack Fireworks Boost Local Economy Nyack Fireworks Boost Local Economy
Nyack Fireworks Boost Local Economy NYACK, N.Y. -- A crowd of approximately 20 families gathered on the dock at the end of Main Street, Nyack for their fix of fireworks this past Monday night to commemorate Independence Day, and they certainly weren’t alone. Anywhere in Nyack with a clear view of the southeast sky, people gathered to enjoy the show. This included Memorial Park, numerous docks on the Hudson, and even, for Nyack’s more ambitious Independence enthusiasts, the top of Hook Mountain. What's more, at least six other fireworks shows where visible while looking down and across the Hudson River during the event. All i…

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by Christian Halstead
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Nanuet Kicks Off July 4th Weekend With Music, Fireworks Nanuet Kicks Off July 4th Weekend With Music, Fireworks
Nanuet Kicks Off July 4th Weekend With Music, Fireworks NANUET, N.Y.- The Town of Clarkstown’s preemptive Fourth of July celebration on Thursday was a testament to the fact that for this community, Independence Day means so much more than fireworks. It means community togetherness. The event, which took place in the field between Nanuet High School and the George W. Miller Elementary School, featured bouncy attractions for children, food, a performance by local rock group The Mighty Spectrum Band, and, of course, an explosive fireworks show. For Eddie Courtney of The Mighty Spectrum Band, the event's success was plain to see before it even began…

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by Christian Halstead
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Make Your July 4 Pop With Rockland County's Holiday Festivities Make Your July 4 Pop With Rockland County's Holiday Festivities
Make Your July 4 Pop With Rockland County's Holiday Festivities ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The holiday weekend is upon us and Rockland County, as always, is ablaze with fireworks festivities. What follows is a sampling of where to go for picnics and pyrotechnics and patriotic pride. Friday, July 1 Pomona: Head to Boulders Stadium for a game, live music, giveaways and fireworks starting at 7 p.m. July 1. The fun continues on July 2 and 3, with baseball games at 6:30 p.m. complete with fireworks. On Monday, July 4 the festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. for a game, hot dog eating contest, more giveaways, a post-game performance from the Ramsey Wind Symphony and…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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RCC Foundation Plans Golf Outing At Suffern's Spook Rock In August RCC Foundation Plans Golf Outing At Suffern's Spook Rock In August
RCC Foundation Plans Golf Outing At Suffern's Spook Rock In August RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The Rockland Community College Foundation's 33rd annual Scholarship Golf Outing and Dinner will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Spook Rock Golf Course in Suffern.The event will include a full round of golf and lunch at the Chalet, as well as dinner, raffles, auction items and many prizes awarded for play. The donation is only $199 per golfer for those who register before Monday. The donation after July 4 is $225 per golfer. Guests should call the RCC Foundation for reservations or information at 845-574-4576. The reservation form is available online. Sponsorship opportunit…

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by Ken Davis
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Get Set For A 'Blast' With Rockland Fireworks Festivities Get Set For A 'Blast' With Rockland Fireworks Festivities
Get Set For A 'Blast' With Rockland Fireworks Festivities ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Get your red, white and blue on, Rockland. Independence Day festivities are upon us with towns across the county gearing up to show their patriotic pride. The following is a sampling of activities for securing the best perch for picnics and pyrotechnics. Feel free to add any we've missed on our Facebook page. Be sure to check websites and weather forecasts -- especially Friday, July 1 as there's a call for rain. Thursday, June 30 Nanuet: A concert, family-friendly activities and fireworks are on the docket at Nanuet High School where festivities begin at 6 p.m. M…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Teaneck Park Sickle Cell Event Highlights Rockland Boy's Courage Teaneck Park Sickle Cell Event Highlights Rockland Boy's Courage
Teaneck Park Sickle Cell Event Highlights Rockland Boy's Courage TEANECK, N.J. -- For more than two dozen people who walked through Teaneck's Votee Park on Saturday to spread awareness of sickle cell anemia, their 10-year-old leader's moniker said it all. In Nigerian, Hanif Mouehla's name means "true believer." The event -- which emphasized the importance of bone marrow donation -- was organized by Hanif's mother, Khuraira Musa of Pomona, who owns Khuraira Cosmetics in Tenafly. “It’s a global disease," said physician Claudio Sandoval. "And it’s not just a regular growing pain. It comes on unexpectedly.” The red blood cell disorder i…

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by Daily Voice
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Nonprofit To Run For Peace, Charity At Rockland Lake Nonprofit To Run For Peace, Charity At Rockland Lake
Nonprofit To Run For Peace, Charity At Rockland Lake VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. -- A nonprofit organization that promotes peace, works to build community, encourages conflict resolution and aids victims of hate and violence is hosting a 5K race on Saturday, June 18. The inaugural Races for Peace 5K Run/Walk, a fundraiser for the group, is scheduled to open the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Rockland Lake State Park (north entrance), 299 Rockland Lake Road. The actual race is set to begin at 10 a.m. The nonprofit is still looking for volunteers and sponsors and is open to runners still looking to register at a cost of $25. To learn more, visi…

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by James O'Rourke
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Vigil To Honor Memory Of Shooting Victims Will Be Held In New City Vigil To Honor Memory Of Shooting Victims Will Be Held In New City
Vigil To Honor Memory Of Shooting Victims Will Be Held In New City ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day has announced that the county will hold a candlelight vigil in memory of those killed in the Orlando nightclub massacre. The vigil will be held on Wednesday at 5 p.m on the lawn of the Rockland County Courthouse, 1 S. Main St. in New City. The event, which is being organized by Rockland Commissioner of Human Rights Penny Jennings, will include members of Rockland's faith communities, as well as representatives of LGBT groups. All flags on county property will be set at half mast through Wednesday out of respect for the victims. &q…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Rockland County Holds Candlelight Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims Rockland County Holds Candlelight Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims
Rockland County Holds Candlelight Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- As the heat simmers to above 100 degrees in Orlando and media trucks line the highway leading to the Pulse Nighclub, the site of the mass murder of 49 people, Rockland County Executive Ed Day has announced that the county will hold a candlelight vigil at 5 p.m., Wednesday to honor their memory. The vigil will be held on the lawn of the Rockland County Courthouse, One South Main St. The vigil is being organized by Rockland Commissioner of Human Rights Penny Jennings. It will include members of Rockland's faith communities as well as representatives of LGBTQ groups. "…

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by K Reakes