Latest News

May 8, 2026

Regan Development Corporation and Rockland Housing Action Coalition Selected to Redevelop Sain Building

County Executive Ed Day and outgoing Director of Community Development Alexandra Obremski announce Regan Development and Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) were selected to redevelop the roughly 3.69-acre Sain Building site at 18 New Hempstead Road, New City.

August 7, 2026

Rockland Poet Laureate United Communities With Cross-Hudson Poetry Series

Rockland County Poet Laureate Juan Pablo Mobili is uniting communities through a Cross-Hudson Poetry Series called Poets of Two Shores: A Poetic Bridge Across the Hudson River.

August 7, 2026

Parkinson’s Disease: A Discussion of Non-Motor Symptoms

Join the Rockland County Office for the Aging and Parkinson’s Wellness Project for a discussion of the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with Jackie Rivera of Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Wednesday, August 19, 2–3 PM. Registration required.

July 28, 2026

Rockland County Youth Bureau Now Accepting Applications for Youth Sports Funding

The Rockland County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications from not-for-profits, community-based organizations, and municipal agencies applying for 2027 Youth Sports funding.

July 24, 2026

County Executive Ed Day Proclaims July as Disability Pride Month

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has officially proclaimed the month of July as Disability Pride Month and recognized July 26, 2026, as the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reaffirming the County's commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity for reside

July 21, 2026

County Achieves “AAA” Fitch Bond Rating

County Executive Ed Day, County Legislative 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 “AAA,” the highest grade from Fitch.

July 20, 2026

County Executive Ed Day Lowers Flags, Honors Fallen U.S. Service Members

July 16, 2026

Rockland County Department of Health Issues Health Alert Due to Canadian and Midwestern Wildfires

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is urging residents to take precautions to protect their health due to wildfire smoke from parts of Canada and Northern Minnesota, which continues to impact air quality across the region.

July 15, 2026

Health Department Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week August 1 – 7

The Rockland County Department of Health invites families to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by attending the free annual Live, Love, Latch! BYO Basket Picnic on Wednesday, August 5th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Haverstraw Bay Park, 21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw.

July 13, 2026

Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Prevent Drowning this Summer

As temperatures rise and families head to pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reminds residents that water safety should be a top priority all summer long.

July 8, 2026

Protect Yourself from Scams

Join the Rockland County Office for the Aging for a presentation about SilverShield. Learn how this free service can help identify suspicious texts, emails, phone calls, and more. Registration required. For Rockland County residents age 60 and over.

July 8, 2026

Latest County Chronicle Now Available

County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce the summer edition of the Rockland County Chronicle is now available.

July 4, 2026

UPDATE to Public Health Advisory: County Health Officials Advise Against Swimming in the Hudson River Due to Prior Sewage Leak

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is informing residents that the Yonkers Wastewater Recovery Facility has been fully operational since July 3rd.

July 3, 2026

Rockland Reports First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes of the Season

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces that the New York State Department of Health has confirmed the first mosquito pool, or group of mosquitoes, to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Rockland County this season.

July 3, 2026

Public Health Advisory: County Health Officials Advise Against Recreational Activities on the Hudson River Due to Sewage Leak

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is urging residents to avoid contact with the Hudson River shoreline in Rockland County due to an ongoing sewage discharge from the Yonkers Sewage Treatment System.

July 2, 2026

County Strengthens Public Assistance Safeguards with New DSS Leadership

July 2, 2026

Rockland County Department of Health Urges Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) urges residents to take precautions during periods of extreme heat and humidity. Hot weather can cause serious health problems, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

July 1, 2026

Moving Forward Newsletter: July - August 2026

The Rockland County Office for the Aging’s July/August Moving Forward newsletter is out! It features the 2026 Farmers’ Market schedule, plus tips on nutrition, summer heat safety, identity theft protection, and more.

July 1, 2026

Senior Farmers' Market Coupons Now Available

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons are now available through the Office for the Aging! Eligible Rockland County residents 60+ can receive coupons to buy fresh produce at participating farmers' markets.

July 1, 2026

Rockland County Announces Transit Schedule Changes for Independence Day

On Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day), Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses will operate Sunday schedules on Routes #59, 91, 92, 93 and Loop 3, with no service on Routes # 94, 95 and 97, and Loops #1 and 2. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA TRIPS service only.