Press Releases
Severe Storm Advisory
A major storm system is expected to bring flooding rainfall, strong to damaging winds, moderate to locally major coastal flooding, and major shoreline impacts starting 6 p.m. Tuesday into 6 a.m. Wednesday (the most severe hitting between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.).
01/09/2024 12:37 PM
Seven New County Legislators Sworn Into Office
During its organizational meeting last night, the Rockland County Legislature seated seven newly-elected members, including the first African American woman elected to the board.
01/04/2024
Four Dead In Clarkstown Murder-Suicide
As we try to make sense of this unimaginable tragedy our hearts break for the family involved in this devastating murder-suicide in Clarkstown.
12/30/2023 3:55 PM
Rockland Transit Schedules for New Year’s Holidays
The Public Transportation Department has announced transit service adjustments for the New Year’s holiday. On Monday, Jan. 1, TOR will operate Sunday service on most routes with no service on TOR #94, 95 and 97. The County’s TRIPS paratransit buses will offer ADA TRIPS service only.
12/27/2023 12:21 PM
County Slams Gov. Hochul For Signing Election Bill Into Law Without Public Input
County Executive Ed Day & County Attorney Thomas Humbach slam Governor Kathy Hochul for signing Election Bill S3505B/A4282B into law without any input from the public.
12/22/2023 5:50 PM
Rockland Transit Schedules for the Christmas Holidays
The Public Transportation Department has announced transit service adjustments for the Christmas holidays. On Monday, December 25, TOR buses will operate Sunday service on most routes with no service on TOR #94, 95 and 97. The County’s TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA service only.
12/20/2023 2:54 PM
Drive Safe and Sober this Holiday Season!
This joyous month of the year, when we get together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, is also, unfortunately, a deadly month due to impaired driving. Stay safe and save lives by following these safety tips.
12/19/2023 10:00 AM
County Update On Storm Damage
The County of Rockland is urging residents to stay home if able as an overnight severe storm continues to cause significant damage to our community. Our Fire & Emergency Services Department reports flooding and trees down on several roadways including the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP), [MORE]
12/18/2023 7:26 AM
’Tis the Season to Cope with Holiday Stress
’Tis the season of parties, family get-togethers, gift-buying and giving, and … stress. This month may be the busiest time of year for some of us. Give yourself a present and take some time to take care of yourself and reduce your holiday stress.
12/12/2023 2:51 PM
Blessing of the Nativity Creche and Lighting of the Menorah
On Monday evening dozens of residents attended the Blessing of the Nativity Creche and Lighting of the Menorah outside the front of the Allison-Parris County Office Building at 11 New Hempstead Road.
12/12/2023
Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Flu this Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! It means more time to spend with your family and friends, but also can mean the spread of flu, which may lead to serious illness, especially among certain higher risk groups. Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk from flu.
12/11/2023 3:23 PM
County Executive Day Sends Letter to MTA regarding TRMB Congestion Pricing Recommendations
County Executive Ed Day sent a letter Tuesday to the MTA, urging the MTA Board to vote no to advancing the Traffic Mobility Review Board's (TMRB's) Congestion Pricing Toll Structure Recommendations.
12/05/2023 2:06 PM
Statement from the Office of County Executive Ed Day
The Office of the Rockland County Executive announce that County Executive Ed Day has successfully undergone a hip replacement at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY.
12/05/2023 11:59 AM
$15 CBD Base Car Toll TMRB Recommendation Unacceptable To Rockland Residents
Rockland County residents face the highest level of transit inequity in the MTA region including a transit desert that forces more than 60% of our residents to drive into the city because they have no other way to get there.
11/30/2023 5:30 PM
Statement From County Executive Day
I once again implore Governor Kathy Hochul to veto bills A04282 and S3505B, as I did in letters back in June and August, for what is clearly an attack on local elections.
11/27/2023 12:51 PM
Annual County Toy and Clothing Drive Begins Friday
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri are asking residents to help spread holiday cheer to all of Rockland County’s foster children and children served by DSS.
11/20/2023 5:00 AM
Stay Healthy this Holiday Season!
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to follow these tips for a healthier holiday season.
11/17/2023
Thanksgiving Transit Schedules
Public transportation systems serving Rockland County are planning schedule changes during the November 23 Thanksgiving holiday. The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation will offer Sunday service on most Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus routes with no service on TOR #94, 95 and 97.
11/17/2023