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October 16, 2024

October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

For National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 20 – October 26, 2024, the Rockland County Department of Health is raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure through its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP).

October 14, 2024

County Lights Up Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, County Executive Ed Day had the County of Rockland Allison-Parris County Office Building on New Hempstead Road in New City and Building A in the Pomona Health Complex off Route 45 lit up purple throughout the month of October.

October 11, 2024

Columbus Day Transit Schedule Changes in Rockland County

On Columbus Day - Monday, October 14 - Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses will operate regular weekday service. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA TRIPS service only. Regular TRIPS Service will not operate. Details for other services are included in the link.

October 9, 2024

County Wins State Election Law Case Against NYS

County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach are proud to announce that the County of Rockland won the lawsuit against the State of New York’s law that demanded local elections occur only in even numbered years.

October 8, 2024

Physical Activity Meets Literacy in the Village of Haverstraw

The Rockland County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Village of Haverstraw and Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library, is pleased to announce the installation of a StoryWalk® Project at Emeline Park located at 16 Front Street in Haverstraw, NY

October 7, 2024

Anniversary of the October 7th Attack on Israel

October 1, 2024

County Executive Day Unveils Proposed 2025 Budget

Rockland County Executive Ed Day unveiled his proposed 2025 $876 million budget at the Robert Yeager Health Complex in Pomona Tuesday, which includes another 2% County Property Tax cut.

October 1, 2024

Fire Prevention Week is October 6 - 12

The Rockland County Department of Health is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

September 26, 2024

County Highway Facility Named Project of the Year

The Rockland County Highway Facility has been awarded Project of the Year by the Rockland Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers.

September 24, 2024

Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Fall!

The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that tick bites are still a risk in the fall months since ticks can stay active until the temperature falls below freezing or the ground is completely covered in snow.

September 18, 2024

Carolyn Hill Named 2024 County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Kevin McGuinness, Director of the Division of Environmental Resources presented the 27th County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Carolyn Hill during a ceremony at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City.

September 17, 2024

Health Department Offers Flu Vaccine Clinics in October

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinics taking place this October.

September 16, 2024

County Urges Residents To Call 911

County Executive Ed Day and Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear are strongly urging and advising residents in the County of Rockland to always call 911 in an emergency.

September 15, 2024

Second Assassination Attempt Against Trump

September 12, 2024

Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, And Ferrets on Sunday, October 6, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona (in-front of Building A).

September 10, 2024

County Executive Ed Day Announces Staffing Change

County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce Cheryl Dean Ward has been named the new Director of Rockland County’s Office for the Aging (OFA).

September 6, 2024

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for unexpected disasters and emergencies.

September 6, 2024

County Executive Ed Day Announces Staffing Change

County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce Jenna Nazario has been named the new Director of Economic Development & Tourism.

September 4, 2024

Protect Your Children from Injuries

Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death for children in New York State? In addition, injuries result in over 18,000 hospitalizations among New York's youth 19 and younger.

August 28, 2024

Transit Schedules for Labor Day

On Labor Day, Monday, September 2, Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus routes will operate Saturday service on TOR #59, #91, #92, #93, #94 and Loop #3 and regular service on TOR Loop #1 and Loop #2. TOR #95 and #97 will not operate. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA Service only.