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Hey there, Rockland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Need help in crisis? Rockland's behavioral health team is on call.
• What did Lawler and Conley argue about in the NY-17 debate?

Also on today's calendar: Joe Bartnick.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
• Saturday: Sunshine and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bodycam video shows officers firing volley of shots at Wappingers Falls teen (timesunion.com) — Rockland County residents now have clear local crisis contacts listed alongside detailed coverage of a June police shooting of a suicidal teen in Wappingers Falls. Newly released bodycam footage shows officers firing quickly as the youth approaches, while state investigators continue their probe and regional hotlines, including Rockland's Behavioral Health Response Team, are highlighted for anyone in emotional distress.
   

• Lawler and Conley take part in televised debate (westfaironline.com) — Voters in Rockland County's 17th Congressional District can now see how Rep. Mike Lawler and challenger Cait Conley clashed in a televised debate over costs, taxes, Israel, immigration, and Trump. The hour-long News 12 Westchester event highlighted sharp disagreements on corruption, housing, and energy policy, giving Hudson Valley residents a clearer look at each candidate before November.
   

📸 Around Rockland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockland

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Alaire Thomas →
  West Nyack Levity Live, 4210 Palisades Center Dr A - 401, West Nyack
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Healthy Aging Day at the Y! →
  Rockland NY
Thursday October 8
• Joe Bartnick →
  West Nyack Levity Live, 4210 Palisades Center Dr A - 401, West Nyack
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Take Time to Talk →
  Callicoon NY
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Class of 2028 Run With The Wolves! →
  Livingston Manor NY
• The Gaian Healing Circle →
  Cherry Ridge Wild Forest, 731 Russel Brook Rd, Roscoe
• Spotted Lanternfly ID and Trapping →
  Callicoon Riverside Park, Upper Delaware Camp Rd off of Creamery Road, Callicoon
  9:00 am
• Vinyasa Yoga: Saturday Flow →
  Catskill Art Space, 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor
  10:30 am
• Book Sale →
  Callicoon NY
  11:00 am
• THE GLOBAL HEALING CIRCLE →
  Cherry Ridge Wild Forest, 731 Russell Brook Rd, Roscoe
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Vinyasa Yoga: Tuesday Flow →
  Catskill Art Space, 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor
  10:00 am
• Get Down With Fly Tying →
  Upward Brewing Company, 171 Main St Box 1015, Livingston Manor
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Livingston Manor

• Explore Livingston Manor, a charming NYS fall getaway (newsday.com)
• Burke Sweeps Rockland in Three Sets (scdemocratonline.com)
• Seasonal eating and foodways at Gael Roots (riverreporter.com)

Callicoon

• Villa Roma Resort In Callicoon Reopens After Power Issue (hudsonvalleypost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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