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đ± Patch AM: County Health Department Urges Families To Check Vaccines Before School Starts
Also, don't miss Jay Medal Soirée on the New City Patch calendar

Good morning New City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Rockland health officials urge vaccine check before New City schools reopen
- Thinking of selling New City homes? Here's your licensing roadmap
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Sunday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• County Health Department Urges Families To Check Vaccines Before School Starts (patch.com) — Families in New City and across Rockland County are being urged to double-check children's vaccination records before the new school year, amid recent measles cases elsewhere in New York and deaths in Pennsylvania. County health officials stress that required school immunizations like MMR, Tdap, polio, and varicella are available at no cost and can help keep local classrooms safer as students return.
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• Getting Your New York Real Estate License (rocklandtimes.com) — If you live in or near New City and are eyeing its family-oriented housing market as a new career arena, this guide breaks down how to get a New York real estate license. It explains Rockland's neighborhood dynamics, state requirements, exam tips, and what income and workload to realistically expect in your first two years as an agent.
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📸 Around New City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New City
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Stony Point Battlefield: The New York Campaign of 1776, Later
The Historical Society of Rockland County Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, 44 Battlefield Rd
1:30 pm - Play September Bingo On Wednesdays In Pearl River →
Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
7:30 pm - Parks & Recreation Board
Town of Clarkstown 31 Zukor Road, New City - Administration Bldg. Conference Room at
7:00 pm - Sanitation Commission
Town of Clarkstown Historic Map Room
7:00 pm - Beth Am Temple Plans Summer Fahrbrengen Gathering →
Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River, NY, 10965
5:30 pm - Ft. Montgomery: "Joined with an Iron Chain" the Algonkian World in
The Historical Society of Rockland County Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 US-9W, Fort Montgomery\
10:00 am - Stony Point Battlefield: The World of Rebecca Franks
The Historical Society of Rockland County Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, 44 Battlefield Rd
1:30 pm - Play September Bingo On Wednesdays In Pearl River →
Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
7:30 pm - Beth Am Temple Welcomes Members And Nonmembers To High Holy Days Services →
Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
7:30 pm - Join September Bingo On Wednesdays In Pearl River →
Beth Am Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River
7:30 pm - Revolutionary Harvest Festival →
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
11:00 am
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- County App Puts Emergency Preparedness in Your Hands —County of Rockland Read on Patch
- Hi everyone, I have a birthday party for my daughter this Sunday, and I need someone to clean my house.
I have a 2-bathroom, 3-bedroom home. I'm a very clean person, but I'll be working this weekend and might not have time to make everything spotless… (Nextdoor Clarkstown)
- Hebrew Academy-New City posted a job opening for Elementary or Middle School teacher in New City. Apply here.
- The Salvation Army Eastern Territory posted a job opening for After School Program Assistant Director (Spring Valley Corps) in Spring Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Haverstraw
- Haverstraw Man Charged in Ball Field Burglary (rocklandnews.com)
- Haverstraw Man Arrested for Crimes Against Children (rocklandtimes.com)
Spring Valley
- 4.6x11.2 Ft Handmade Turkish Hallway Runner, Vintage Corridor Rug, Stair Rug (1stdibs.com)
- Hypegolf Clubhouse Classic Returns to New York (hypebeast.com)
- Belzer Kehilla in Monsey to Hold Major Hanachas Even Hapinah Monday for New Talmud Torah Building (monseyscoop.com)
Nyack
- 2025 SHPBest Patient Experience Award Goes To Montefiore Nyack Hospital Home Care (patch.com)
Ok New City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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