Press Releases
Rockland County Youth Bureau Impact
04/23/2024 10:00 AM
County Hosts Second Annual Housing Forum
In honor of Community Development Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Community Development Director Alexandra S. Obremski, and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe hosted the second Rockland County Housing Forum on April 19th with major stakeholders including developers, lenders, county
04/22/2024 1:22 PM
Legislature Leads Grant Info Sessions For Nonprofits
The Rockland County Legislature held two information sessions for the 50 nonprofit organizations that receive funding through the 224 Grant Program.
04/19/2024
Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Control Products to Keep Pools and Outdoor Spas Mosquito Free
The Rockland County Department of Health announces the availability of free Mosquito Control Products for the 2024 season to help County residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property.
04/17/2024 9:21 AM
Legislator Davidson Recognizes Local Climate Champions
Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson recognized two local “Climate Champions” – Marcy Denker and Steven Cea – for their work to address the climate crisis through advocacy and action.
04/17/2024
Town of Ramapo Stabbing
04/12/2024 11:58 AM
Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, And Ferrets on Sunday, April 28, 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, April 28, 2024, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemens Memorial Drive in Pomona.
04/12/2024 8:59 AM
FBI Warns Of Potential Attack
The County of Rockland, along with towns and law enforcement, are on alert following an FBI warning made Thursday to the House of Representatives.
04/12/2024
County Lights Up Blue For Parkinson's
To commemorate World Parkinson's Day, the County of Rockland’s Allison Paris Building on New Hempstead Rd. in New City is lit blue for the Parkinson’s “Spark the Night” event happening worldwide on April 11th.
04/11/2024 3:40 PM
Positions Available for Rockland County Youth Bureau’s Summer 2024 Conservation Corps - Trail Repair Crew
County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce that the Rockland County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for the 2024 Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC) Trail Restoration Crew.
04/05/2024 2:12 PM
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tristate
The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day urges residents to stay calm following a 4.8 Earthquake that occurred early Friday.
04/05/2024 10:53 AM
April is Distracted Driver Month
The Rockland County Department of Health, the Rockland County STOP-DWI Program, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remind residents that April is Distracted Driving Month.
04/02/2024 9:49 AM
Freedom Award Presented
County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized two female veterans with a Freedom Award Wednesday. Every March, Rockland County presents the Freedom Award to outstanding female veterans for their outstanding service to our nation.
03/28/2024 12:36 PM
Rockland Takes Legal Action Against Congestion Pricing
On Wednesday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the County of Rockland filed a lawsuit against the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) & Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over its Congestion Pricing plan.
03/27/2024 3:00 PM
County Executive Delivers 2024 State of the County Address
County Executive Ed Day highlighted the incredible work of Rockland County Government employees and the continued growth of Rockland’s economy Tuesday in the 2024 State of the County Address.
03/26/2024 3:49 PM
Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act
It has come to our attention that New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes has proposed the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act, allowing affordable housing to be developed on residential land while bypassing local zoning requirements.
03/25/2024 1:23 PM
Recent Measles Cases Rising Across United States
The County of Rockland advises residents to stay protected from measles as cases continue to surface across the United States, resulting in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to issue an advisory.
03/22/2024 9:57 AM
ROCKLAND SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN ‘MARCH FORWARD’ TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM
Teachers and students in schools across the County participated in the 12th Annual March Forward from February 29 – March 15, 2024, during Rockland’s annual school-based physical activity awareness weeks.
03/19/2024 2:46 PM
County Mourns Loss of Deputy Fire Coordinator John Kryger
The County of Rockland extends condolences to family, friends, and colleagues of Rockland County Deputy Fire Coordinator John Kryger.
03/19/2024 9:47 AM
County Executive & New York State Lawmakers Announce Bills To Bolster Fire Safety
On Friday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear, County Attorney Thomas Humbach, along with New York State Senators and Assembly Members announced a bipartisan effort to bolster fire safety with a package of New York State bills.
03/15/2024 1:48 PM