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Flooding Closes Stony Point's Rose Memorial Library Flooding Closes Stony Point's Rose Memorial Library
Flooding Closes Stony Point's Rose Memorial Library STONY POINT, N.Y. -- The Stony Point Rose Memorial Library at 79 E. Main St. will be closed Monday because of flooding, according to a News 12 report. The first floor has sustained damage, News 12 says. Read the full article here.

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Lifestyle
Thousands Flock To Nyack Fair Thousands Flock To Nyack Fair
Thousands Flock To Nyack Fair NYACK, N.Y. -- The street fair in Nyack drew thousands, according to The Journal News. Visit the photo gallery.

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Obituaries
Ira Meyer, 88, Of Yonkers Ira Meyer, 88, Of Yonkers
Ira Meyer, 88, Of Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Ira Meyer, of Yonkers, passed away peacefully Oct. 10. He was 88. Meyer was the son of Etta and Isaac Meyer. He is survived by his wife, Pearl, sons Irwin (Stacey), Harold (Lori) and Stuart; and grandchildren, Evan, Ross, Rebecca and Alli.  Meyer was predeceased by daughter-in-law, Mari. He was an electrical engineer with a passion for Lionel Trains. Meyer was past president of Midchester Jewish Center and continued his contributions at Greenburgh Hebrew Center. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Weinstein Memorial Chapel, 1652 Central Park Ave., Yonkers…

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Events
West Milford: Senior Center Planning Octoberfest West Milford: Senior Center Planning Octoberfest
West Milford: Senior Center Planning Octoberfest WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- West Milford Senior Services is hosting a traditional Octoberfest event beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at the senior center, 1810 Macopin Road, West Milford.There will be lunch and entertainment. The registration deadline is Oct. 19 and can be done at the senior center or by calling (973) 728-2547. The cost is $1 at the door.

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Schools
Blood Drive Set At North Rockland High School In Thiells Blood Drive Set At North Rockland High School In Thiells
Blood Drive Set At North Rockland High School In Thiells THIELLS, N.Y.-- There will be a New York Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at North Rockland High School, 106 Hammond Road, Thiells. To support the NRHS Blood Drive click for details.

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Schools
BOCES, Manhattanville Doctoral Program Form Partnership BOCES, Manhattanville Doctoral Program Form Partnership
Boces, Manhattanville Doctoral Program Form Partnership PURCHASE, N.Y. -- The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at Manhattanville College in Purchase has formed a partnership with BOCES educators. It grew out of the partners' interest in providing a supportive structure for students to glean answers to rapidly arising questions in education like, What impact does physical activity have on learning? Should the school year be extended?  The partners knew the program would ultimately benefit the teachers and their students.. Recently, however, BOCES itself has become a beneficiary said Renee Gargano, founder of the BOCES Center for Educati…

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Neighbors
Seniors 'Speak Out' On Rockland County Budget Seniors 'Speak Out' On Rockland County Budget
Seniors 'Speak Out' On Rockland County Budget WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day met with seniors in West Haverstraw on Tuesday in a scheduled "Speak Out" session sponsored by the Rockland County Office for the Aging. The meetings provide a venue for retirees to discuss a variety of senior issues, including taxes, health care and social services.  Day talked about the 2016 Proposed Budget at the session held at North Rockland Senior Center.  To find out about upcoming "Speak Out" sessions, visit RocklandGov.com/departments/aging

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News
Yonkers Islamic Group's Mansion Proposal Faces Opposition Yonkers Islamic Group's Mansion Proposal Faces Opposition
Yonkers Islamic Group's Mansion Proposal Faces Opposition YONKERS, N.Y. -- Plans by The Islamic Community Center of Mid-Westchester to turn a Yonkers mansion it bought in March into a historic landmark is facing resistance from a community group, according to The Journal News.The Journal News reports that a community group wants the 2 Grandview Blvd. mansion designated a landmark. Read the lohud.com story here.

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Events
Floats, Lighted Vehicle May Enter Wallington Holiday Parade Floats, Lighted Vehicle May Enter Wallington Holiday Parade
Floats, Lighted Vehicle May Enter Wallington Holiday Parade WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Organizers of the Wallington Fire Department's 14th Holiday Parade are asking for participants to join the fun by entering a lighted and decorated vehicle or float. The parade is set for Nov. 28 beginning at 6 p.m. so mark your calendar. There will be more than 250 lighted and decorated fire trucks and floats in the parade that marks the start of the Christmas season.  Donations to help with the cost may be sent to Wallington Fire Department’s Holiday Parade, Wallington Civic Center, 24 Union Blvd., Wallington, NJ 07057  For more information or to sign up, visit www.Wal…

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Neighbors
Donate Blood In Waldwick Donate Blood In Waldwick
Donate Blood In Waldwick WALDWICK, N.J. -- The organizers of an upcoming blood drive are reminding area residents that every pint of blood can help save a life.The blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 57, 46 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick. The Waldwick American Legion and Lions Club are sponsoring the event.

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