NEW CITY DIGEST: Lightsaber Training + Youth Sports Fundraiser

Hey, neighbors! Lanning Taliaferro here with the latest New City Digest.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 67.

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Here are some top stories for New City:

1. Rockland Community College: RCC Visual And Performing Arts Students Receive Lightsaber SAFD Credentials (Press Release Desk)
2. Palisades Center to host job fair, employers include retail, nonprofit (The Journal News)
3. Fire Blows Through Roof Of Route 17 Burger King (Mahwah-Ramsey Daily Voice)
4. Fresh school year set to kick off in East Ramapo with new superintendent (News 12 Westchester)
5. Expect Delays When Repairs Start On Thruway Ramp To NJ, Rte 17 (New City Patch)
6. Community Fundraises For Youth Sports Devastated By Ida (New City Patch)

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Today in New City:

• Piermont HS: Train Station Museum - The Historical Society of Rockland County (1:00 PM)
• Outdoor Concert: Big Band Sound (2:00 PM)

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New City Patch Notebook

• Clarkstown Police Department: "Chief Wanamaker joined dozens of members of law enforcement, local firefighters, EMS personnel, veterans and elected officials to unveil two new pieces of legislation being introduced by Assemblyman Michael Lawler. One w..." (Instagram)
• Rockland County Government: "🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 Thru September 21st, the Route 45 entrance ramp to the Southbound Palisades Parkway will be CLOSED (24/7) for emergency repairs. The Southbound Exit 12 exit ramp will still be open for..." (Facebook)
• Congers Fire Department: "Happy Birthday to us! On September 8, 1895, thirty-six men met at the Grand Hotel in Congers to organize a Volunteer Fire Company known as the Alert Hook Ladder and Engine Company #1 of Congers. Today marks 126 years of 100% volunteer ..." (Facebook)
• Rockland County Government: "Remembering 9/11 The Nyack Library is displaying a posted exhibition titled, "September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World." You can visit the exhibition in the Carnegie-Farian Room or learn more at: https://911memorial.io/3ytYgnj" (Facebook)
• Historical Society of Rockland County: "Welcome back! After a long COVID pause, the Jacob Blauvelt House is reopening for guided tours on the following Sunday afternoons, at 1, 2 & 3 pm: September 12 October 3 September 19 October 10 September 26 October 17 and Halloween ..." (Facebook)
• Jawonio: "Congratulations Lana Rheubottom on your promotion to Senior Supervisor of Vocational and Placement Services! Lana has been with Jawonio for 18 years, starting as an Employment Counselor. Over the years she has grown in her roles and been..." (Facebook)
• Rockland County Tourism: "Piermont Historical Society's Historic Walking Tours of the Village of Piermont, New York are back starting this Sunday, Sept. 12th from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Learn about "The History of Piermont from Pangea to the Papermill — featuring the ..." (Facebook)
• Keep Rockland Beautiful, Inc.: "On September 18th, 2021, people in 180 countries are standing up against the global trash problem and clean up waste, making it the biggest positive civic action the world has seen. Over 50 MILLION Volunteers since the inaugural event in..." (Facebook)
• Bardonia Elementary PTA: "Last Call!! 📣 Calling all Bardonia girls in grades 3-5!! GOTR starts Monday, after school! Only a few slots left- sign up today!!" (Facebook)
• Candle Rockland: "We can all help prevent suicide. Worried about someone, but not sure what steps to take? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741) provide 24/7, free and confidential ..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Piermont's September Waterfront Market (September 12)
• Determined Brothers Fight to Restore their Mother's Legacy (September 12)
• "Local Color" 2021 (September 12)
• County Executive Ed Day delivers the State of the County Address. 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Rockland Fire Training Center, 35 Firemens Memorial Drive, Pomona.
• Community Yard Sale (September 18)
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Announcements:

• Now Enrolling for Fall 2021 - Bach to Rock Music School (Details)
• Join a Band! - Bach to Rock Music School (Details)
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— Lanning Taliaferro

About me: I moved to Ossining from Maryland many years ago and am still amazed at the system of government in New York. After 20 years I moved up the river to Croton-on-Hudson (a community I covered for The Journal News back in the day), then in 2014 I moved to Carmel, and now I live in Mahopac. I skewed Brown University's four-year completion stats by taking a semester off to find myself. I spend my spare time studying theology, which amuses my family and friends. I sing in the Hudson Chorale. Reach me at lanning.taliaferro@patch.com

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