Press Releases

December 23, 2024

Judge Denies County Preliminary Injunction For Congestion Pricing

December 16, 2024

County Executive & Senator Weber Criticize Congestion Pricing

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, New York State Senator Bill Weber, and County Attorney Thomas Humbach Monday criticized the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which would impose significant financial burdens on Rockland residents, while demanding the MTA be audited.

December 13, 2024

County Executive Urges Calm Amid Reports of Drone Sightings

County Executive Ed Day & County Sheriff Louis Falco are urging residents to remain calm following at least 4 reports of drones spotted flying over Rockland County into New Jersey late Thursday evening.

December 11, 2024

New York State Introduces Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry

Beginning December 30, 2024, a new requirement mandates that all contractors and subcontractors bidding on or performing construction work on public work projects, or private projects covered under Article 8 of the New York State Labor Law, must register with the New York State Department of Labor.

December 10, 2024

County Hosts Interfaith Forum Commemorating International Human Rights Day

On Tuesday, County Executive Ed Day & County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe hosted a Human Rights Interfaith Forum in honor of International Human Rights Day.

December 6, 2024

County Responds to Arrest of Individual Responding to Fire in Ramapo

December 4, 2024

Rockland Farm Alliance Announces Dissolution

County Executive Ed Day & Division of Environmental Resources Coordinator Kevin McGuinness announce that the County is seeking a new operator for its Cropsey Community Farm following the dissolution of the Rockland Farm Alliance (RFA).

November 25, 2024

“Photo of the Month” Contest Now Open for County Website

County Executive Ed Day is excited to announce submissions are now open for the January “Photo of the Month” contest, offering residents the opportunity to showcase their photography and have their work featured on the county’s official website & social media.

November 22, 2024

County Burn Ban Expiring

Rockland County Executive Ed Day & Office of Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Kear announce that the temporary burn ban enacted due to dry conditions will expire this week, thanks to the recent rainfall that has alleviated the fire risk.

November 22, 2024

County Resuming Congestion Pricing Lawsuit

Following New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement November 14th to move forward with Congestion Pricing in January 2025, the New York Federal Court system has set new dates for motions.

November 21, 2024

Imposter Scams Increasing This Holiday Season

Rockland County Executive Ed Day & Office of Consumer Protection Director Kimberly Von Ronn are issuing an urgent warning to residents about reports of imposter scams being on the rise targeting individuals during the holiday season.

November 15, 2024

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.

November 14, 2024

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.

November 8, 2024

Racist Text Messages

November 8, 2024

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.

October 25, 2024

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.

October 20, 2024

+$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.

October 16, 2024

County Unveils Sain Building Development Strategy

October 14, 2024

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.

October 9, 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.