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🌱 Need help in crisis? Rockland’s behavioral health team is on call.

Coming up on the Rockland Patch calendar: Alaire Thomas

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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.
   

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