Press Releases
Rockland County Tourism Teams Up with Alon Tourism Solutions to Host First-Ever Travel Trade Familiarization Tour and Marketplace
Rockland County’s Economic Development & Tourism Department, in collaboration with Alon Tourism Solutions, is excited to announce it held a first-ever Familiarization Tour and Marketplace (FAM) event June 3 –June 4, 2024.
06/06/2024 2:49 PM
Rockland County Legislators Urge Governor To Shut Down Congestion Pricing Plan Completely
Rockland County Legislators urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to not only pause, but outright kill the congestion pricing plan that would charge commuters $15 per day to travel below 60th Street in Manhattan.
06/05/2024 5:28 PM
County Responds to Potential Delay of Congestion Pricing in New York City
The State of New York allowing the Congestion Pricing tax to go into effect is an insult to families who have been struggling with record-breaking inflation, high gas prices, and outrageous interest rates for close to two years.
06/05/2024 11:40 AM
County Summer Chronicle Now Available
County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce the summer edition of the Rockland County Chronicle is now available.
06/04/2024 12:55 PM
Legislator Wolfe To Big Brothers Big Sisters Grads: ‘A Future Offering All Kinds Of Possibilities Awaits’
Mentors and mentees were celebrated as the Rockland County Legislature hosted this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County graduation ceremony and shared in the accomplishments of all involved.
05/24/2024 5:24 PM
Legislator Soskin Urges All To Take Time To Honor America’s Fallen This Memorial Day
As Rockland County and the nation pause to remember America’s war dead this weekend, County Legislator and Army Veteran Phil Soskin urges all to take time out to honor their sacrifices.
05/24/2024
Providing Help For People Struggling With Mental Health Issues
Rockland County Legislature Majority Leader Alden H. Wolfe joined representatives of NAMI-Rockland to encourage anyone struggling with mental health issues to reach out because no one has to go it alone and help is available.
05/24/2024
Transit Schedules for Memorial Day
The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation has announced transit schedules for Memorial Day, observed on Monday, May 27. TOR buses will operate on a Saturday schedule on TOR #59, 91, 92, 93, 94 and Loop #3 and regular schedules on Loop #1 and Loop #2. TOR #95 and #97 will not operate.
05/21/2024 3:00 PM
Fitch Double Upgrades Rockland Bonds to “AA+” Rating
County Executive Ed Day, County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat are proud to announce that Fitch Ratings upgraded the County’s General Obligation Bond Rating from “AA-” to “AA+.”
05/16/2024 2:39 PM
Fitch Double Upgrades Rockland Bonds to “AA+” Rating
County Executive Ed Day, County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat are proud to announce that Fitch Ratings upgraded the County’s General Obligation Bond Rating from “AA-” to “AA+.”
05/16/2024 2:39 PM
Legislators Approve New Member Of Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee
Rockland County Legislators congratulated Tiffany Mason after the Multi-Services Committee voted to approve her appointment to the Rockland County Community Services Board’s Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee.
05/15/2024
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Tick Bites This Spring
As the warmer weather is welcomed and families spend more time outside, remember to protect yourself and loved ones from tick bites. A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme Disease and other diseases such as Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Powassan.
05/13/2024 10:26 AM
Economic Development Leadership Award Breakfast
County Executive Ed Day and County Director of Economic Development & Tourism Lucy Redzeposki presented Al Samuels with the Rockland County Economic Development Leadership Award at a breakfast event at The Nyack Seaport on Friday, May 10, 2024.
05/13/2024 9:48 AM
Legislator Paul Joins With Volunteers To Collect Trash From Roadside As Part Of Great American Cleanup
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chairwoman Aney Paul and a team of volunteers helped rid litter from a local roadside as part of the 2024 Great American Cleanup.
05/13/2024
MTA’s Service Expansion Falls Short For Rockland Weekday Commuters
We appreciate that MTA has responded to our pleas for the past 20 years to expand the ferry service but are disappointed that there is no increased weekday service for our commuters.
05/10/2024 3:57 PM
State Election Law Will Increase Voter Costs
The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day have discovered claims that New York State’s new Election Law (S3505B/A4282B, Chapter 741) will save money are incorrect.
05/09/2024 4:09 PM
Legislator Paul Leads Nurses’ Week Celebration
The Rockland County Legislature is celebrating National Nurses Week by recognizing the contributions of three local residents who have long worked as nurses and spent hours volunteering to better the community.
05/09/2024
Health Department Announces Annual Mosquito Control Treatment of Catch Basins and Storm Drains
The Rockland County Department of Health will be treating catch basins and storm drains to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in standing water inside of these structures. This work will be performed throughout the County beginning May 6, 2024 and will be completed by early June.
05/03/2024 2:12 PM
May is National Bike Month
National Bike Month is a celebration of cycling held every May in the United States, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Why biking? It’s fun, healthy, decreases stress, is good for the environment, and saves money.
05/01/2024 8:49 AM
County Sues New York State Over Election Law
The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day are suing the State of New York for Election Bill (S3505B/A4282B, Chapter 741), which demands local elections to occur only in even numbered years.
04/25/2024 11:49 AM