Rockland News: Mon. 6/9/2025 | Guest: Regents Review

Today's featured sponsors:⁠⁠⁠Regents Review - Celebrating 20 Years of SAT and ACT test prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Susan Bova, Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠⁠Today's news: ⁠News Briefs: Sat June 7, 2025Interviews with: Michelle Zakarin - Regents ReviewBlood Drive TodayIf you’re in West Haverstraw today, head over to 130 Samsondale Avenue for a community blood drive running from 1:30 to 7:30 PM. Hosted by the New York Blood Center, your donation could save lives.STAR Program Updates in RamapoA quick update from Ramapo’s Assessor’s Office: STAR exemption info, Enhanced STAR eligibility, and new direct deposit options are now available online. Visit the Assessor’s site or call their office for more details.Ramapo Police Public Safety ProgramsFrom Ramapo PD: safety education is front and center. They’re offering active shooter response training, scam prevention tips for seniors, and safety lessons for kids’ camps. To schedule, call the Community Policing Unit at 845-357-2400.Art & Music at the Palisades MallMark your calendar for July 8th! The “Colors of Summer” Art Exhibit at the Palisades Mall will feature live music by The Rock ‘n’ Rollers and artwork by Music for Life participants. It’s happening near Macy’s from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, with refreshments and summer vibes.Pinnacle Awards ReturnAfter a five-year break, the Rockland Business Association brought back the Pinnacle Awards, honoring excellence in business and community leadership. Over 200 guests gathered to celebrate achievements from both 2020 and 2025 recipients.RCC-STAC Partnership for StudentsBig news for students in Rockland! Rockland Community College has partnered with St. Thomas Aquinas College to streamline credit transfers for Exercise Science majors. Students can now transfer up to 70 credits, with scholarships and housing perks included.Countywide Safety CollaborationRockland County is boosting public safety through a new agreement. A coalition of local municipalities has signed onto a plan that covers the costs for officers involved in the County’s investigative units. A press conference was held Friday at the Allison-Parris Office Building.Mosquito Control FreebiesMosquito season is here, but Rockland’s got you covered. Free Mosquito Dunks and fathead minnows are available to county residents to help control mosquito populations. Visit the Health Department’s website or call 845-364-3173 for details.Rockland Community Power Ceases OperationsA bittersweet note from Upper Nyack: Rockland Community Power has ceased operations due to regulatory changes, ending years of renewable energy benefits. Residents have returned to O&R service, but the Village remains committed to future green energy efforts.Special thanks to our Rockland News podcast sponsors:⁠⁠Regents Review - Celebrating 20 Years of SAT and ACT test prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Pest Control⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lauren-Molino Muller, Howard Hanna Rand Realty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Susan Bova, Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kobe Sushi - New music lounge opening May 31st⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sparkling Clean Homes | (845) 641-3223⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patriot Lounge - Music every weekend!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Thomas Acquinas College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kumo Sushi Restaurant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FZ Perfection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Banchetto Restaurant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outsource My IT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clean Space Maint/Mgt Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Rockland Chiro - Dr. Anna Marie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stony Point Pancake Factory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fiesta Acapulco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tactical Citizen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy | West Haverstraw NY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rockland Music Fest Inc.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Rockland News Podcast w/ friends!