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If you’re an inmate in the New York State prison system you may just be in luck. According to the Associated Press, some prisoners will be released early because the system does not have enough corrections officers. This comes just weeks after the state fired more than 2,000 guards who went on strike over poor working conditions and didn’t return to work when a settlement was reached. Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco says this is no way to run a criminal justice system…

Earlier this week the Commissioner of Corrections asked prison administrators to identify inmates who were convicted of minor crimes, and already set for release within 15 to 110 days, to be considered for early release. Those convicted of sex crimes, or violent felonies including murder, terrorism and arson would not be eligible.

President Donald Trump yesterday launched far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, more than 150 countries, including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union. The Associated Press reported the tariffs threaten to wreak havoc on the global economy and incite broader trade wars. WRCR market analyst Ken Mahoney of Mahoney Asset Management says the move is likely to drive everyday prices higher…

The president said the tariffs were designed to boost domestic manufacturing. Meanwhile, many middle-class Americans are bracing for increased costs on everyday items including housing, autos and clothing.

A rally is being held in North Rockland this weekend to show support for democracy, specifically against, as rally organizers put it, the “destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies.” George Potanovic is President of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment, and he says protesters can bring their own anti-Musk or anti-Trump signs, or they can use the ones that they provide for you…

The “SPACE & Hands Off!” rally is being held in Stony Point this Saturday at noon by the Patriot’s Monument at the corner of Route 210 and Route 9W – South Liberty Drive. For more information and to register, click here.

The Friends of Harmony Hall is holding their garage sale fundraiser Friday and Saturday. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says all the money raised will help fund restoration efforts at the Jacob Sloat House in Sloatsburg…

The Garage Sale is being held at Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. While kids ages 2-10 may not be interested in the garage sale, they are sure to love the Easter Egg Hunt the town is hosting Friday evening…

That’s 6-7:30 Friday evening at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community Center in Hillburn. Registration is required for the free event. Call 845-753-2324.