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  • How can Rockland kids get Dolly Parton books mailed for free?

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Rockland kids can get free books from Dolly; tick troubles: Angle (lohud.com) — Rockland families, especially in Clarkstown, can tap new state support to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library free books to local kids under 5, if nonprofits or schools step up to apply. The column also flags heavy tick activity at Harriman State Park and updates Clarkstown residents on which town pools will stay open through Labor Day weekend.
   

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  • WCFR to Honor Dr. Clovis Raymond as 2026 Lifesaving Partner of the Year —Dr. Jackie Cassagnol, PhD, MSN, RN, PMC Read on Patch
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Monsey

  • END OF AN ERA: Ramapo Police Captain Kevin Lee Retires After 34 Years, Honored With Walkout Ceremony (monseyscoop.com)
  • Three Injured, Including Two in Critical Condition, in Motzei Shabbos Motorcycle Crash (rocklanddaily.com)

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