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March 4, 2025

County Executive Delivers 2025 State of the County Address

County Executive Ed Day delivered the 2025 State of the County Address, highlighting Rockland County’s continued fiscal responsibility, infrastructure investments, and initiatives to improve the quality of life for all residents.

February 27, 2025

New Rockland County Health Commissioner Named

Rockland County Executive Ed Day proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Mary Leahy as the next Commissioner of the Rockland County Department of Health.

February 26, 2025

Health Department Advises Residents to Stay Protected from Measles as New Cases Increase Nationally & Globally

The Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that measles cases are rising nationally and globally. There are no reported cases in Rockland to date.

February 25, 2025

County Launches Statewide No Hate NY License Plate and No Hate NY Fund

County Executive Ed Day and County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe are proud to announce the statewide launch of the No Hate NY License Plate and the No Hate NY Fund, an initiative to combat hate and promote unity across New York State.

February 19, 2025

County Applauds POTUS Halting Congestion Pricing, Calls for MTA Audit

February 14, 2025

Rockland Task Force on Water Resources Management to Host Virtual Public Information Session

The Rockland County Legislature and County Executive are pleased to announce that public engagement on the Task Force on Water Resources Management (Water Task Force and RCWTF) has begun.

February 14, 2025

Office of Buildings & Codes Three Year Anniversary

February 14th marks the third anniversary of the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes. This effort began when the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) ordered the County to assume control of the Village’s Building Department on February 14, 2022.

February 13, 2025

Transit Schedules for Presidents' Day

On Presidents’ Day - Monday, February 17 - most Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus routes will operate a Saturday schedule and TRIPS paratransit service will offer ADA service only. The County’s Transit Information Center will be closed.

February 11, 2025

Buffalo Soldier Award Ceremony

County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized four local veterans for their outstanding service during a special ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Tuesday, February 11th.

February 7, 2025

30 Businesses Awarded +$316,000 in Tourism Grants

County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Jenna Nazario announced a record-breaking $316,000 in tourism grants on Friday, awarding funding to 30 organizations dedicated to promoting Rockland County as a premier destination.

February 6, 2025

H5N1 Avian Influenza Detected in a Wild Canada Goose in Rockland County

Rockland County Department of Health announces the first bird to test positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in Rockland County.

February 3, 2025

County Executive Criticizes MTA Over $5.1 Billion in Unpaid Tolls & Violations

February 3, 2025

County Executive Day Proclaims February as Black History Month

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month, celebrating the significant contributions of African Americans to the county, the state, and the nation.

February 3, 2025

Walk Your Way to Better Health During American Heart Month

In observance of American Heart Month this February, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents of the benefits of walking to improve your health, including heart health.

January 31, 2025

County Unveils Housing Action Loan Opportunity (HALO) Awards

Friday County Executive Ed Day, alongside the Office of Community Development, County Legislators, award recipients, municipal leaders, and more, officially announced the Housing Action Loan Opportunity (HALO) Awards and recipients.

January 30, 2025

County Mourns Lives Lost in Tragic American Airlines and Black Hawk Helicopter Collision

January 29, 2025

County Appoints New Community Relations Director

County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce Ivett Nuñez Arias has been appointed as a new Director of Community Relations taking on the position vacated by Jenna Nazario when she was named the Director of Economic Development and Tourism in 2024.

January 14, 2025

Transit Schedules for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Public Transportation Department has announced transit service schedules for the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 20. TOR buses will operate regular service. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA service only. The Transit Information Center will be closed.

January 14, 2025

County Executive Urges Governor Hochul to Appoint Neil Cosgrove to MTA Board

January 14, 2025

Juan Pablo Mobili Named Rockland County Poet Laureate

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) are proud to announce the selection of Juan Pablo Mobili as the Rockland County Poet Laureate for the 2025-2026 term.