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The State Department of Transportation says travel could be slower than usual on Route 9W thanks to some single-lane closures expected this week. They’ll take place on the nearly 2-mile stretch of Route 9W between Christian Herald Road and Rockland Lake Road in Clarkstown. Crews will be doing construction and maintenance work in the area.

You remember Bernie Williams playing centerfield for the New York Yankees, chasing down fly balls and hitting home runs. But did you know he is also an accomplished musician? Well he and his band are coming to North Rockland High School this Thursday night for a charity concert to benefit the Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River. Marigene Kettler is the executive director of the Conservatory, and says a performance from a famous celebrity like Williams helps raise their profile in the area, and that helps the kids in the program…

Funds raised will benefit their tuition assistance program and their music therapy program, as well. The concert is Thursday at 6:30 at North Rockland High School in Thiells. Tickets for adults cost $25, students $10, and MVP passes are $51, and that includes a post-concert “Meet & Greet” with Williams. For more information visit RCMNY.org or click here.

Last week the Rockland County Legislature saw a tremendous overflow crowd eager to talk about code enforcement and anti-semitism. It came in the wake of a promotional video posted, then removed from, the Rockland GOP’s Facebook page. While the crowd inside was packed to capacity, hundreds more were outside, and many others hoping to find a quality, online-stream were disappointed. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says next year’s budget will change that…

Day is hoping no one strikes this from his budget proposal once it’s sent to the legislature for review.

Rockland County Legislator Aney Paul is spearheading a local effort to collect items for Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas. Rockland County Haiti Relief, the JB Foundation of Haiti and Konbit Neg Lakay of Spring Valley are collecting donations today and tomorrow. The items will be taken to the Consulate General of the Bahamas in Manhattan, which will then ship the items to those in need next week. All donations must be dropped off at 16 East Church Street in Spring Valley today from 9-9 or by noon tomorrow. Call 845-425-4623 for more information. Clothing will not be accepted, but they do need batteries, diapers, flashlights and other items (see list below).

Baby wipes
Batteries
Blankets
Bleach
Blow-up mattresses
Bug spray
Canned goods
Can openers (non-electric)
Cups, paper plates and plastic utensils
Diapers (baby and adult)
Duct tape
First-aid kits
Feminine hygiene products
Flashlights or portable lanterns
Hand sanitizer
Handheld fans
Heavy duty work gloves & boxes of gloves
Hygiene products (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, foot powder, combs, brushes, etc.)
Lysol wipes
Tylenol; Motrin; Advil
Hammers and nails
Toilet paper & paper towels
Zip ties

Tonight’s your last chance for this summer’s “Dancing Under the Stars” featuring the music of MoTown at the Garner Arts Center in Garnerville at 7pm. Then, Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says, on Saturday you can attend the sixth annual Haverstraw Riverwide arts and music festival at Emeline Park…

The event runs from 11 to 5pm. While there you can take a free ferry ride across the Hudson thanks to NY Waterway. A shuttle bus will pick up guests at the ferry lot at Girling Drive and make drop-offs in Emeline Park. Ferry rides will also be available on Sunday the 15th. Over in Stony Point, supervisor Jim Monaghan says tomorrow is the Stony Point PAL’s Fall Festival and Family Fun Day…

And that can all be enjoyed at Kirkbride Hall tomorrow from 10-4pm.