Latest News
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August 27, 2024
County Continues Fight Against State Manipulation Of Local Elections
In about one week, the County of Rockland’s Lawsuit against the State of New York’s Election Law will be heard by New York State Supreme Court Justice Gerald Neri.
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August 27, 2024
Back-to-School Bus Safety
With the new school year starting soon, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds all students, parents, and drivers to follow these school bus safety tips from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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August 20, 2024
County School Safety Initiative Fully Operational
Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced the County’s School Bus Safety Program is fully operational, ahead of kids going back to school.
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August 8, 2024
Severe Storm Advisory
Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby is expected to bring heavy rainfall, potential flooding, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms Friday into Saturday.
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August 5, 2024
Human Rights Hosting Public Sessions On Housing Discrimination
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe is inviting members of the public to Information Sessions on Housing Discrimination.
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July 31, 2024
More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reports that additional pools, or groups, of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the past two weeks, RCDOH has seen a sharp increase, with approximately half of the pools submitted for testing came back positive for WNV.
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July 26, 2024
Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary
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July 25, 2024
County Fends Off NYCLU Lawsuit
County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach are happy to announce that the County has successfully fended off the lawsuit by five migrants claiming that a County of Rockland executive order unconstitutionally barred them from traveling to or residing in the County.
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July 22, 2024
County Celebrating 2024 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week) July 21-27
County Executive Ed Day & Probation Director Joseph DiCarlo are pleased to announce the County's celebration and support of the annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week).
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July 19, 2024
Global Microsoft Outage
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July 18, 2024
Health Department to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week August 1 – 7
Join the free annual “Live, Love, Latch! BYO Basket Picnic” in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Congers Memorial Park, located at 6 Gilchrest Road in Congers.
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July 15, 2024
+$217,000 In H.E.R.R.O.’s Awarded
County Executive Ed Day and Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Kear have awarded and reimbursed over $217,000 in college tuition to 107 emergency volunteers under the Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities, or H.E.R.R.O. program.
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July 13, 2024
Shots Fired During Trump Rally
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July 11, 2024
County Warns Residents Of Crooked Contractors
County Executive Ed Day and Consumer Protection Director Kim Von Ronn are urging Rockland residents to be aware of crooked contractors scamming homeowners.
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July 10, 2024
County Launches Leave-Behind Narcan Project
Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Department of Mental Health’s Acting Commissioner Dr. Susan Hoerter, and Coordinator of Substance Abuse Services Janet Sliva are pleased to announce the implementation of Leave-Behind Narcan Project, a partnership response with Rockland Paramedic Services.
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July 2, 2024
Rockland County Launches TOR Ferry Connection Bus to serve Weekend Ferry
The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North Hudson Line customers who travel to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining Weekend Ferry.
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July 2, 2024
Be Safe in the Water this Summer!
Summer is here, and with it comes plenty of fun times spent in the water. Unfortunately drowning can happen to anyone in seconds, any time around water. The Rockland County Department of Health recommends you follow these important tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
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June 30, 2024
Rockland County Announces Transit Schedule Changes for Independence Day
The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation has announced transit schedules for Thursday, July 4, Independence Day. TOR will operate Sunday schedules on Routes #59, 91, 92, 93 and Loop 3, with no service on Routes # 94, 95 and 97, and regular weekday service on Loops #1 and 2.
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June 24, 2024
West Nile Virus Detected in Rockland County Mosquitoes
Rockland County Department of Health announces the first pool, or group, of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. It was confirmed by the New York State Department of Health.
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June 21, 2024
Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, And Ferrets on Sunday, July 14, 2024, 9 am – 12 pm
The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 9 am – 12 pm at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemens Memorial Drive in Pomona.