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Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Rockland Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Rockland
Video: Water Main Break Causes Road Closure In Rockland A water main break in Ramapo caused damage to a busy roadway and forcing its closure. Forshay Road is closed between Parker Boulevard and Grandview Avenue in Ramapo, the police department announced early Friday afternoon, Aug. 9. According to police, the water main break caused the road to buckle, leaving a large crevice in the turning lane. The roadway is closed as Suez makes repairs, and motorists in the area have been advised to seek alternate routes.

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Westchester, Rockland Students Earn SUEZ-NAWC Scholarships Westchester, Rockland Students Earn SUEZ-NAWC Scholarships
Westchester, Rockland Students Earn Suez-nawc Scholarships Five students in Westchester and Rockland counties have earned SUEZ-NAWC scholarships worth $3,000. SUEZ and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced the recipients of the scholarships, which are intended to assist high school seniors who are pursuing degrees relating to the water industry. Each recipient was honored at an awards dinner at the Hotel Thayer in West Point. “We know that it’s critically important to support bright, hard-working young people who will serve as the future leaders of the water industry,” said Chris Graziano, vice presid…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Suez To Invest $440 Million In Water Quality, Service Improvements Suez To Invest $440 Million In Water Quality, Service Improvements
Suez To Invest $440 Million In Water Quality, Service Improvements Water and waste management provider SUEZ is investing a total of $440 million over the next five years to provide an enhanced customer experience and make improvements to service and water quality. SUEZ serves almost 500,000 people throughout Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Tioga Counties. The plan was initially filed with the New York State Public Service Commission Monday, March 4. It would allow SUEZ to continue investing on customers’ behalf. “Customers no longer compare their experience with their water utilities with just their gas, electric or phone companies,” said David …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Causes Closure At School In Rockland Water Main Break Causes Closure At School In Rockland
Water Main Break Causes Closure At School In Rockland A water main break has closed down a northern Rockland County elementary school in Thiells. Willow Grove Elementary School on Storrs Road was closed on Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to a water main break, the Northern Rockland School District announced. Officials said a pipe burst leading up to the water meter outside the school on Storrs Road, prompting the closure. Instead of reporting to Willow Grove, students were told to report to the Fieldstone Middle School on Fieldstone Drive in Thiells for classes. The cause of the break has not been disclosed. Crews from SUEZ were on site early on Tu…

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by Zak Failla
News
Major Water Main Break Affected Roads, Residents In Rockland Major Water Main Break Affected Roads, Residents In Rockland
Major Water Main Break Affected Roads, Residents In Rockland This story has been updated. Two homes in Rockland County are under a boil water alert following a major water main break that affected motorists on the Orange Turnpike. The break occurred Sunday at Orange Turnpike and Liberty Rock Road. Suez spokesman Bill Madden said residents at No. 75 and No. 85 on the Orange Turnpike are under a boil water alert for the next few days as officials wait for water testing results. Customers are to boil their water for one minute for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, washing dishes, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Rockland Trio Awarded SUEZ-NAWC College Scholarships Rockland Trio Awarded SUEZ-NAWC College Scholarships
Rockland Trio Awarded Suez-nawc College Scholarships Three seniors from high schools in Rockland County are the recipients of college scholarships from SUEZ and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies. SUEZ and NAWC announced local recipients of the $3,000 scholarships designed to assist high school graduates pursuing degrees related to the water industry.  The scholarship winners were honored at an awards dinner at the Hotel Thayer in West Point. “We know that it’s critically important to support bright, hard-working young people who will serve as the future leaders of the water industry,” said Chris Graziano, vi…

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by Jon Craig
Business
SUEZ Extends $1 Lease Agreement On Stony Point Town Pool Property SUEZ Extends $1 Lease Agreement On Stony Point Town Pool Property
Suez Extends $1 Lease Agreement On Stony Point Town Pool Property  SUEZ and the Town of Stony Point announced an agreement this week to extend a land lease by 20 years on a 42-acre parcel used by the town for its pool. The $1 annual lease allows the town to continue to operate the pool on the 42-acre property until 2038.  The lease agreement has been in place since 1984.  Under the terms of the new agreement, the town is responsible for all activities related to the maintenance of the property and facilities. Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan said the new lease agreement allows the town to invest $100,000 to upgrade the facility. The town also uses t…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Updated: Boil Water Alert Lifted In Parts Of Sloatsburg Updated: Boil Water Alert Lifted In Parts Of Sloatsburg
Updated: Boil Water Alert Lifted In Parts Of Sloatsburg Updated: The Rockland County Department of Health lifted the boil water alert at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - A water main break in Sloatsburg has led to a “boil water” order for some residents that may last as long as a week, according to a SUEZ spokesperson. The “boil water” order was issued on Thursday morning, and SUEZ said customers affected will be notified when it is lifted. Customers “are ordered to boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking purposes.” Customers may also see a decrease in water pressure while work is being completed. SUEZ sa…

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by Zak Failla