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November 20, 2024
Rockland County Upgraded to Drought Warning
The State of New York has upgraded the Hudson Valley region from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning. There is still no immediate concern for water sources in Rockland, but concern grows the longer the dry period continues.
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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.
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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.
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November 13, 2024
Rockland County Under Drought Watch
Rockland County is experiencing extremely dry conditions this fall, with little rain predicted in the long-term forecast. Although no immediate concerns exist for our water sources, they could become stressed if these dry conditions continue over the winter months.
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November 8, 2024
Racist Text Messages
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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.
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November 7, 2024
Rockland Public Transportation Schedules on Veterans Day
The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation will operate regular service on Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. TRIPS paratransit service will offer only ADA service. The Transit Information Center will be closed.
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October 29, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 3rd
The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that daylight saving time will end for the year at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. This is when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep.
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October 28, 2024
StoryWalk® Project Opens in Village of West Haverstraw
The Rockland County Department of Health invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the latest StoryWalk® Project installation at Peck’s Pond.
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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.
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October 25, 2024
Have a Safe and Fun Halloween!
Happy Halloween! The Rockland County Department of Health and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee want to help ensure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday.
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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.
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October 18, 2024
PrEP Aware Week is October 21-27, 2024
The Rockland County Department of Health is proud to participate in PrEP Aware Week from October 21-27, 2024, dedicated to increasing public awareness about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), who it’s for, and how to access it.
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October 16, 2024
County Unveils Sain Building Development Strategy
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October 16, 2024
First Public Workshop for Route 303 & 304 Corridors Study
The Town of Clarkstown and the County of Rockland will hold the first Public Workshop for the Safety and Sustainability Study for the Route 303 & 304 Corridors on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Clarkstown Town Hall, Room 301.
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October 16, 2024
October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
For National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 20 – October 26, 2024, the Rockland County Department of Health is raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure through its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP).
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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.
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October 11, 2024
Columbus Day Transit Schedule Changes in Rockland County
On Columbus Day - Monday, October 14 - Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses will operate regular weekday service. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA TRIPS service only. Regular TRIPS Service will not operate. Details for other services are included in the link.
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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.
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October 8, 2024
Physical Activity Meets Literacy in the Village of Haverstraw
The Rockland County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Village of Haverstraw and Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library, is pleased to announce the installation of a StoryWalk® Project at Emeline Park located at 16 Front Street in Haverstraw, NY