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Drug Take Back Day Set In Rockland Drug Take Back Day Set In Rockland
Drug Take Back Day Set In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland is once again offering residents the opportunity to empty their medicine cabinets of unused prescription drugs before they fall into the wrong hands. Another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at several pharmacies in Rockland. "This is an easy way to get rid of medications you no longer need so that they don't fall into the wrong hands," said County Executive Ed Day said. "Disposing of medications you no longer need by handing them over to the proper authorities also protects the en…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bird's The Word: Police Rescue Injured Hawk In New City Bird's The Word: Police Rescue Injured Hawk In New City
Bird's The Word: Police Rescue Injured Hawk In New City Clarkstown Police came to the aid Wednesday of an injured hawk instead of a local resident in need after receiving a call regarding a bird in distress. The hawk. who was sitting on Phillips Hill Road in New City, was rescued by Officer Robert McDermott and animal control Officer Patricia Coleman and taken to the Valley Cottage Animal Hospital. No word yet on how the bird is faring.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stony Point PD Marks 50th Anniversary With Community Buffet Stony Point PD Marks 50th Anniversary With Community Buffet
Stony Point PD Marks 50th Anniversary With Community Buffet ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Stony Point Police will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special afternoon of food, the opening of a time capsule, and plenty of storytelling. The public is invited to join the celebration at the Patriot Hills Golf Club on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Events will include a buffet luncheon for $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Reservations are being accepted through Sunday, Oct. 22.  The department was formed on Oct. 25, 1967, when Stephen G Scurti, a New York State Trooper working out of the Stony Point Barracks for the past four years, assumed th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Wanna Please Your Kids? Check Out The Books By This Rockland Author Wanna Please Your Kids? Check Out The Books By This Rockland Author
Wanna Please Your Kids? Check Out The Books By This Rockland Author There's a lot of things we "wanna" do but Karen Kaufman Orloff has figured out a way to make money off that desire. The longtime children's book writer, who lives in East Fishkill, had her first book, “I Wanna Iguana” published in 2004. Others "I Wanna" include "I Wanna New Room," and "I Wanna Go Home." Kaufman Orloff said although they've been around awhile, they are still in print and often used in elementary schools for persuasive writing and letter writing. In all, the Rockland native -- she grew up in Orangeburg -- has written 10 books. Her new…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Hometown Starlet Grace VanderWaal Doing Campaign Fundraiser Hometown Starlet Grace VanderWaal Doing Campaign Fundraiser
Hometown Starlet Grace VanderWaal Doing Campaign Fundraiser SUFFERN, N.Y. -- She may not be old enough to vote, but one slate of candidates has Grace VanderWaal's support. The America's Got Talent winner, just 13, will be performing at The Hope for Change concert at the Lafayette Theater in Suffern on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The concert benefits the New Direction for Ramapo slate, which features candidates Bill Weber, Shani Bechofer and Grant Valentine. VanderWaal's new album "Just The Beginning" comes out on Nov. 3 and features the new single "So Much More Than This." For tickets to see VanderWaal, click here. If you can't make i…

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by Sam Barron
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Valley Cottage Rappers Releasing First Album Valley Cottage Rappers Releasing First Album
Valley Cottage Rappers Releasing First Album VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. -- One of the hottest rap duos on the scene is straight outta Valley Cottage. TRØN & DVD, a.k.a. brothers Norvin and Darian Van Dunk, are set to release their first album "Afraid of the Dark" on Friday.  "It's super exciting," Darian said. "We've been doing this for a long time and have been trying to perfect our craft to a level we can be proud of. We want to put this out to show people what we have." Getting to release their first record is a sense of validation, Norvin said. The brothers said the album is an introduction to their m…

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by Sam Barron
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Public Invited To Attend Dedication Of New Rockland Patrol Vessel Public Invited To Attend Dedication Of New Rockland Patrol Vessel
Public Invited To Attend Dedication Of New Rockland Patrol Vessel ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Rockland County Sheriff's Office will unveil its newest patrol vessel, the Capt. Matthew J. McCune, on Monday, Oct. 16.  A dedication and christening of the new boat will begin at 11 a.m. at Haverstraw Bay Park, 21 Gagan Road. McCune, a longtime officer with the department, died on Sept. 12, 2016, at the age of 56.  The 35-year-member of the department began his career as a corrections officer in 1981 and later moved to the department's Patrol Division as a patrol officer in 1984. He advanced to sergeant, then a lieutenant, then captain -- the rank at which he …

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by K Reakes
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$1M Publishers Clearing House Prize Goes To Rockland Woman $1M Publishers Clearing House Prize Goes To Rockland Woman
$1M Publishers Clearing House Prize Goes To Rockland Woman Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for a Hudson Valley resident. Fran Chargar, who lives in Suffern, won $1 million from Publishers Clearing House and $10,000 a year for life. Chargar was standing in her driveway in front of her flowers when she was surprised by Publishers Clearing House. "What is this about?" Chargar said, when Publishers Clearing House came to her driveway. Chargar appeared to be in shock when she was told she won $1 million. "I feel great," Chargar exclaimed. "I'm going to pay off bills and I'm going to move." This was the secon…

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by Sam Barron
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Hudson Valley Native Stars On 'Jeopardy!' Hudson Valley Native Stars On 'Jeopardy!'
Hudson Valley Native Stars On 'Jeopardy!' The answer: This Westchester native has become the latest "Jeopardy!" contestant to win over America. The question: Who is Austin Rogers? Rogers, who lived in Westchester when his dad worked as a park ranger at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is on a six-game winning streak, having won $257,000. The bartender has also become a viral sensation with his antics on the show. He does funny poses when introduced at the beginning of each episode and makes gestures when he answers questions correctly. Social media has also been a fan of his suits, with people saying they look straight out o…

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by Sam Barron
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All-Day Fundraiser For Puerto Rico, Mexico Will Be Held In Haverstraw All-Day Fundraiser For Puerto Rico, Mexico Will Be Held In Haverstraw
All-Day Fundraiser For Puerto Rico, Mexico Will Be Held In Haverstraw ROCKLAND COUNTY -- Residents ready to help out the thousands in need in Puerto Rico and Mexico from Hurricane Maria can take part in an upcoming fundraiser in Haverstraw on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1. The event, sponsored by the Rockland County Police Hispanic Society, the American Legion Post 46, the Haverstraw Hispanic American Lions Club and others, will be held 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Haverstraw Fire Station. Some of the needed goods include cases of baby formula, diapers, wipes, cases of water, flashlights, camping lanterns, batteries of all sizes, tarps, blankets, AM/FM rad…

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by K Reakes
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Picture This: Good Samaritan Discovers Lost Digital Camera In Rockland Picture This: Good Samaritan Discovers Lost Digital Camera In Rockland
Picture This: Good Samaritan Discovers Lost Digital Camera In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY N.Y. - Police are asking the public’s help in reuniting a digital camera with its owner after it was turned over to officers by a Good Samaritan in Ramapo. The camera was found in Sloatsburg on Thursday, Sept. 21, which was turned over to members of the Ramapo Police Department. On Monday, police released two photos from the camera depicting a fisherman and his catch and a brown dog. If anyone recognizes the person, the dog or knows the camera’s owner, they have been asked to contact the police department by calling (845) 357-2400.

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland Highway Superintendent Named Head Of State Association Rockland Highway Superintendent Named Head Of State Association
Rockland Highway Superintendent Named Head Of State Association ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Rockland County Highway Superintendent Charles "Skip" Vezzetti has been elected president of New York State County Highway Superintendents Association. "The rest of New York will see what those of us in Rockland County have known for a long time – Skip Vezzetti is a pro," said County Executive Ed Day. "We have very talented people working for county government and he is one of them." The association works to promote and maintain a safe and efficient county roads system. Vezzetti, a Palisades resident, said he is honored to represent b…

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by K Reakes