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September 29, 2025

Victory for West-of-Hudson Riders as MTA Pauses Fare Increases

September 25, 2025

County Celebrates 236 Acres of Open Space Preserved

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Open Space Institute celebrated the largest Open Space Acquisition Program purchase in history of 236 acres known as the Eagle Valley Assemblage.

September 18, 2025

Health Department Continues to Offer Free Mosquito Dunks to Prevent Breeding & Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

With summer winding down, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that mosquitoes will continue to breed into the fall.

September 16, 2025

County Executive Day Criticizes State’s $1.2 Billion Medicaid Mismanagement Amid SNAP Crisis

“I applaud New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli for uncovering that New York wasted more than $1.2 billion paying Medicaid premiums for people who don’t even live in the state anymore."

September 12, 2025

Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease in Rockland County Remains Low

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reassures residents that the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in Rockland County remains low, following reports of increased cases in Westchester County and a New York City outbreak in August.

September 11, 2025

Health Department Offers Flu and MMR Vaccines

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) will offer seasonal flu (influenza virus) and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines at various community locations.

September 10, 2025

County Executive Ed Day: Violence Has No Place in America

September 8, 2025

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for unexpected disasters and emergencies.

September 5, 2025

Rockland Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets on Sunday, October 5th

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies vaccinations for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, October 5th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona.

September 3, 2025

Protect Your Children from Injuries

Injuries are the leading cause of death for children in New York State. Each year, more than 18,000 youths ages 19 and younger are hospitalized due to preventable injuries.

August 28, 2025

Transit Schedules for Labor Day

On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, TOR will operate Saturday service on TOR #59, #91, #92, #93, #94 and Loop #3 and regular service on Loop #1 and Loop #2. TOR #95 and #97 will not operate. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA TRIPS service only.

August 26, 2025

Health Department Announces Measles Vaccine Clinics

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy inform residents that the Health Department will be holding free measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine clinics in the community.

August 25, 2025

First Measles Case Confirmed in Rockland County this Year

August 22, 2025

+$389,000 In H.E.R.R.O.’s Awarded

August 19, 2025

Back-to-School Bus Safety

As the new school year approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health urges students, parents, and drivers to prioritize school bus safety.

August 18, 2025

County Executive Day Calls MTA Proposed Metro-North Fare Hikes Unjust and Unacceptable for Rockland Riders

August 13, 2025

Rockland County Youth Bureau Youth Development Program (YDP) Grants Now Available

August 4, 2025

Schedule Your Child’s Back-to-School Check-Up and Vaccinations Today

Summer may still be in full swing, but now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s annual check-up and ensure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations before the new school year begins.

July 28, 2025

Unlicensed Contractors Issued $18,000 Penalty From Consumer Protection

July 25, 2025

County Executive Ed Day Blasts Parole Board After Convicted Killer Arrested Again: Calls for Resignations