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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2026 Contact: Beth Cefalu, Director of Strategic Communications (845) 638-5645 |
| Rockland Repair Café to be Held in New City on May 2ndResidents Can Bring Broken Items to be Fixed for FreeNew City, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day today announced that the next Rockland Repair Café will be held Saturday, May 2nd, from 10 AM to 2:00 PM at the Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Road, New City.The event pairs skilled volunteer Repair Coaches with residents who bring in broken household items for free evaluation and repair. Participants are welcome to bring items such as lamps, clothing, small appliances, wooden pieces, furniture, toys, digital devices, and electronics.“The ability to fix and repair items is becoming a lost art,” said County Executive Ed Day. “The Repair Café not only celebrates this essential skill but also encourages its transfer to the younger generation. Events like this reduce landfill waste, foster sustainability, and strengthen our community connections.”Repair Coaches will assess and repair items at no cost, provided the necessary materials are available. These talented volunteers are eager to share their knowledge and skills, keeping repair traditions alive and promoting sustainable living.Please note: items powered by gas engines—such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment—cannot be repaired at this event.For more information, or to confirm if a Repair Coach can fix your item, please e-mail Kathy Galione at or rocklandrepaircafe@co.rockland.ny.us or call (845) 364-2932.The Rockland Repair Café is a free event made possible through the support of the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps, a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau, in partnership with Rockland Green, and the Town of Clarkstown. Volunteer Repair Coaches from Woodcraft & Willow, Rockland BOCES C-TEC, and IBEW Local 363 will also participate. |