Press Releases
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.
10/11/2024
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.
10/09/2024 9:39 AM
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
10/08/2024 2:59 PM
Anniversary of the October 7th Attack on Israel
10/07/2024 9:52 AM
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.
10/01/2024 1:36 PM
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!”
10/01/2024 11:26 AM
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.
09/26/2024 11:17 AM
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.
09/24/2024 10:19 AM
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.
09/18/2024 12:27 PM
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.
09/17/2024 9:20 AM
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.
09/16/2024 11:07 AM
Second Assassination Attempt Against Trump
09/15/2024 6:54 PM
Rockland County Legislature Recognizes Sheriffs’ Week & Contributions Of Rockland Sheriff’s Officers & Staff
In honor of New York State Sheriffs’ Week, the Rockland County Legislature has recognized the many contributions of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, including the Police, Civil, Corrections and Communications Divisions.
09/15/2024 6:00 AM
Statement By Rockland County Legislator Toney L. Earl Regarding False & Racist Attacks on Haitians
“I stand with my Haitian neighbors because I know of their many ongoing contributions and achievements. My neighbors are wonderful people and are just as important and valued as anyone else in the United States of America.”
09/13/2024 4:00 PM
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).
09/12/2024 10:00 AM
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul Offers Remarks On 23rd Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Attacks
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul offered the following remarks during Rockland County’s Memorial Service at the Sept. 11 Memorial at Haverstraw Bay County Park.
09/11/2024 3:00 PM
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).
09/10/2024 12:53 PM
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.
09/06/2024 11:01 AM
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.
09/06/2024 9:00 AM
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.
09/04/2024 12:28 PM