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November 13, 2023
Rockland County Marks 12 Years of Collaboration with Local Wendy’s
County Executive Ed Day, and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri are proud to announce that for the 12th year in a row staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS) Children’s Services Unit will join with local Wendy’s locations in Nanuet and West Haverstraw.
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November 9, 2023
Statement from County Human Rights Commissioner Chiimbwe
Our hearts break over the passing of Lottie Swann-Crawford. Born and raised in Rockland, she was appointed Executive Director of the Rockland County Human Rights Commission in 1981.
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November 8, 2023
Rockland County Named a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA
County Executive Ed Day is please to announce that Rockland has officially been named a Clean Energy Community (CEC) by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) after completing four High Impact Actions within the CEC program and will receive a $5,000 Designation Grant.
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November 3, 2023
Ready to Quit Smoking? Join the Great American Smokeout on November 16th
The Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to use the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout® on Thursday, November 16th, as the day you commit to quitting smoking or any other forms of tobacco products.
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November 1, 2023
Daylight Saving Time Ends On Sunday, November 5th
The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to set their clocks back one hour early on Sunday, November 5th when Daylight Saving Time ends.
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November 1, 2023
24 Urban Green Space Projects Underway Countywide
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. are proud to announce 24 Urban Green Space projects underway countywide including parks, gardens, and playgrounds.
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October 27, 2023
The Warming Center is Ready for Guests
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center. Catholic Charities will once again be operating the Warming Center for up to 75 homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona.
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October 26, 2023
Rockland Repair Café to be Held Nov. 4th
County Executive Ed Day announced that the Rockland Repair Café will take place on Saturday, November 4th from 10 am – 2 pm at Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Rd in New City.
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October 25, 2023
County Establishes “Home Rule Autonomy in Housing” Law
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Legislative Chair Jay Hood Jr. announce the establishment of a new law called the Home Rule Autonomy in Housing Act.
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October 24, 2023
Open Space Acquisition Nominations Closing Soon
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Division of Environmental Resources will be closing nominations for the County’s revitalized Open Space Acquisition Program on November 1st.
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October 24, 2023
Have A Safe And Fun Halloween!
Happy Halloween! The Rockland County Department of Health and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee wants to help make sure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday.
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October 20, 2023
PrEP Aware Week is October 23-29, 2023
The Rockland County Department of Health's Sexual Health Clinic is taking part in PrEP Aware Week by educating the public about what PrEP is, who it's for, and how to get it.
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October 20, 2023
October 22-28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 22 – October 28, 2023, the Rockland County Department of Health warns residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child's health.
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October 19, 2023
October 20th Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Cancelled
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces that its drive-thru flu vaccine clinic scheduled for Friday, October 20th at Clover Stadium is cancelled due to pending inclement weather.
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October 18, 2023
County Secures Another Victory Against NYC
On Tuesday New York Supreme Court Justice Thomas Zugibe granted the County of Rockland’s request for a Preliminary Injunction against the City of New York and Mayor Eric Adams and the Armoni Hotel.
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October 13, 2023
Rockland Achieves Another Remarkable Bond Rating
County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat are proud to announce that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), a leading nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, has assigned AA+ bond rating to the County’s general obligation bonds.
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October 11, 2023
Health Department Reports First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Infection For The 2023 Season
The Rockland County Department of Health is informing residents of this season's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. The patient lives in Clarkstown, is over the age of 50 years, and tested positive for the illness.
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October 10, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month
County Executive Ed Day marked Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring four local Latino leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Rockland.
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October 7, 2023
Statement From County Executive Day
My administration extends sincere condolences to all the innocent lives lost in terrorist attacks in Israel Saturday.
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October 6, 2023
New Emergency Order Responds To NYC Plan To Export Homeless Statewide
Rockland County Executive Ed Day has signed a new Emergency Order in response to the City of New York’s latest scheme to unload its failed homeless and Sanctuary City policies by exporting its homeless residents across the state to make room for migrants.