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MTA to Hold Second Public Hearing on Congestion Pricing for Suburban Commuters

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The MTA is holding a second public hearing tomorrow on their congestion pricing plan for commuters going into Manhattan from the outer suburbs. North Rockland and Orange County state senator James Skoufis testified at last week’s hearing, and said there currently aren’t enough trains servicing Rockland and Orange counties to make commuting by rail a viable option…

A caller to “The Morning Show” last week suggested the West Shore line should be resurrected to help ease the commute into the city…

The congestion pricing proposal seeks to take in $1 billion a year in tolls so the MTA could fund upgrades and repairs.

Memorial Service for Fallen Stony Point Volunteer EMT to be Held Sunday

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The Stony Point EMT who died Saturday will be memorialized at a public service on Sunday. 29 year-old Joey Zask had just finished his shift when he was found unresponsive in the Ambulance Corps Building, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Town supervisor Jim Monaghan says flags in town are flying at half-staff in honor of their fallen volunteer…

The Stony Point Ambulance Corps is hosting a public memorial service for Joey on Sunday at 6pm at their headquarters at 47 South Liberty Drive. A GoFundMe so far has raised nearly $10,000.

State Adds Pop-Up Vaccinations Sites to Increase Rates Among Kids

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The state has announced the launch of several pop-up COVID vaccination sites, including one here in Rockland, to help increase vaccination rates among school-aged kids over the next 12 weeks. Governor Kathy Hochul said yesterday the vaccination rate among younger kids has to improve…

The Pilgrim Baptist Church in Nyack will begin offering Pfizer shots starting October 9th.

Route 9W in Orangetown To Temporarily Close Saturday for Repairs

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Orangetown Police say a more-than 3-mile stretch of Route 9W will be closed 7am to 7pm Saturday so the New York State DOT can make road repairs. Route 9W between Hickey Street in Piermont and Shadyside Avenue in South Nyack will be shut down to motorists and bicyclists. Local access will only be granted for affected residents as needed and emergency response. No through traffic will be permitted. Detour information for Route 303, Route 59, and Route 340 will be posted.

September 11th Commemoration Comes to West Nyack This Weekend

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The Town of Clarkstown, the Foley Family of West Nyack, and the 9/11 Education Foundation are hosting a two-day event this weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks and bring attention to the ongoing consequences felt by families who are still suffering. Joanne Foley’s brother Tommy was among the firefighters killed on September 11th, and her father, Tom and her other brother, Danny were lost to 9/11-related cancer. Joanne says the event will feature the “Tunnel to Towers” Foundation’s high-tech “9/11 NEVER FORGET” mobile exhibit…

The event is tomorrow 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm at Germonds Park in West Nyack. For more information about and to register for the event, visit 911EducationFoundation.org. They ask for a $20 donation per family.