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šŸŒ± How Rockland volunteers rushed crossā€‘country to aid a critical search

Rockland, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Rockland! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rockland volunteers rushed crossā€‘country to aid a critical search
  • How Rockland families can text for confidential pregnancy and postpartum support

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Friday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Chaverim of Rockland (Monsey) Travel to LA to Help Local Hatzolah in Search of a Missing Jewish Woman ā€¢ Jewish Breaking News (jewishbreakingnews.com) ā€” Rockland Countyā€™s Chaverim volunteers have flown to Los Angeles to help search for 78ā€‘yearā€‘old Jeanne Rus Litvin, whoā€™s been missing since April 15 and is considered a critical case due to dementia. About 30 trained volunteers brought drones and other search technology to support Hatzolah and police, while her family and community continue asking for prayers and tips.
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ā€¢ BabySTEPs Digital Helpline Launches in New York State with $300,000 Grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation (businesswire.com) ā€” Pregnant and postpartum Rockland residents facing substance use challenges can now text BabySTEPs for confidential, real-time support as part of a new statewide helpline. Backed by a $300,000 grant, the program targets underserved counties including Rockland, connecting families with evidence-based guidance and treatment resources while aiming to reduce stigma and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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