Press Releases
Rockland’s 2024 Farmers’ Markets: Locally Grown Produce Ready for Eating!
Want fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, picked at their peak, and packed with vitamins and minerals? If you answer yes, shop at one (or more!) of the many Farmers’ Markets in Rockland County. You can't get fresher produce - unless you grow it yourself!
06/10/2024 12:26 PM
32 Acres Purchased For Open Space Acquisition Program
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann announce 101 Old Rt. 304 in New City, known as the DePew House, is the latest property to be purchased and preserved through a partnership under the County’s Open Space Acquisition Program.
11/15/2024 7:00 AM
Congestion Pricing Returning To NYC Insulting To Rocklanders
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay the implementation of the Congestion Pricing tax until after the election was a clear, calculated move.
11/14/2024 11:09 AM
Rockland County Under Drought Watch
Rockland County is experiencing extremely dry conditions this fall, with little rain predicted in the long-term forecast. Although no immediate concerns exist for our water sources, they could become stressed if these dry conditions continue over the winter months.
11/13/2024 11:00 AM
Racist Text Messages
11/08/2024 11:20 AM
Office of Buildings and Codes Investigates Unpermitted Renovations at 101 Kennedy Drive
The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) is actively investigating multiple New York State Building and Fire Code violations at 101 Kennedy Drive in Spring Valley, a property owned by Country Village Towers Corp.
11/08/2024 10:24 AM
Rockland Public Transportation Schedules on Veterans Day
The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation will operate regular service on Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. TRIPS paratransit service will offer only ADA service. The Transit Information Center will be closed.
11/07/2024 2:26 PM
“Photo of the Month” Contest Now Open for County Website
County Executive Ed Day is excited to announce the launch of a new “Photo of the Month” contest, offering residents the opportunity to showcase their photography skills and see their work featured as the banner image on the county’s official website.
11/06/2024 5:00 AM
County Executive Day Issues Executive Order Burn Ban
In response to ongoing dry conditions and increased fire danger, Rockland County Executive Ed Day has issued an executive order for a countywide burn ban, effective immediately.
11/01/2024 9:46 AM
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 3rd
The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that daylight saving time will end for the year at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. This is when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep.
10/29/2024 12:28 PM
StoryWalk® Project Opens in Village of West Haverstraw
The Rockland County Department of Health invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the latest StoryWalk® Project installation at Peck’s Pond.
10/28/2024 10:04 AM
15 Acres Purchased By Open Space Acquisition Program
Rockland County Executive Ed Day announces 3 properties have been purchased and preserved under the County’s Open Space Acquisition Program.
10/25/2024 10:53 AM
The Warming Center is Ready for Guests
10/25/2024 9:30 AM
Have a Safe and Fun Halloween!
Happy Halloween! The Rockland County Department of Health and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee want to help ensure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday.
10/25/2024 9:21 AM
+$237,000 in College Tuition Assistance Awarded to Volunteer First Responders
County Executive Ed Day and Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Kear have awarded and reimbursed over $237,000 in college tuition to 124 emergency volunteers under the Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities, or H.E.R.R.O. program, since its inception in 2023.
10/20/2024 9:00 AM
PrEP Aware Week is October 21-27, 2024
The Rockland County Department of Health is proud to participate in PrEP Aware Week from October 21-27, 2024, dedicated to increasing public awareness about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), who it’s for, and how to access it.
10/18/2024 10:00 AM
County Unveils Sain Building Development Strategy
10/16/2024 2:26 PM
First Public Workshop for Route 303 & 304 Corridors Study
The Town of Clarkstown and the County of Rockland will hold the first Public Workshop for the Safety and Sustainability Study for the Route 303 & 304 Corridors on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Clarkstown Town Hall, Room 301.
10/16/2024 10:36 AM
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).
10/16/2024 9:45 AM
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.
10/14/2024 9:00 AM