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October 7, 2024

Anniversary of the October 7th Attack on Israel

October 1, 2024

County Executive Day Unveils Proposed 2025 Budget

Rockland County Executive Ed Day unveiled his proposed 2025 $876 million budget at the Robert Yeager Health Complex in Pomona Tuesday, which includes another 2% County Property Tax cut.

October 1, 2024

Fire Prevention Week is October 6 - 12

The Rockland County Department of Health is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

September 26, 2024

County Highway Facility Named Project of the Year

The Rockland County Highway Facility has been awarded Project of the Year by the Rockland Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers.

September 24, 2024

Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Fall!

The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that tick bites are still a risk in the fall months since ticks can stay active until the temperature falls below freezing or the ground is completely covered in snow.

September 18, 2024

Carolyn Hill Named 2024 County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Kevin McGuinness, Director of the Division of Environmental Resources presented the 27th County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Carolyn Hill during a ceremony at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City.

September 17, 2024

Health Department Offers Flu Vaccine Clinics in October

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinics taking place this October.

September 16, 2024

County Urges Residents To Call 911

County Executive Ed Day and Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear are strongly urging and advising residents in the County of Rockland to always call 911 in an emergency.

September 15, 2024

Second Assassination Attempt Against Trump

September 12, 2024

Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, And Ferrets on Sunday, October 6, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona (in-front of Building A).

September 10, 2024

County Executive Ed Day Announces Staffing Change

County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce Cheryl Dean Ward has been named the new Director of Rockland County’s Office for the Aging (OFA).

September 6, 2024

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

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

September 6, 2024

County Executive Ed Day Announces Staffing Change

County Executive Ed Day is proud to announce Jenna Nazario has been named the new Director of Economic Development & Tourism.

September 4, 2024

Protect Your Children from Injuries

Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death for children in New York State? In addition, injuries result in over 18,000 hospitalizations among New York's youth 19 and younger.

August 28, 2024

Transit Schedules for Labor Day

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

August 27, 2024

County Continues Fight Against State Manipulation Of Local Elections

In about one week, the County of Rockland’s Lawsuit against the State of New York’s Election Law will be heard by New York State Supreme Court Justice Gerald Neri.

August 27, 2024

Back-to-School Bus Safety

With the new school year starting soon, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds all students, parents, and drivers to follow these school bus safety tips from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

August 20, 2024

County School Safety Initiative Fully Operational

Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced the County’s School Bus Safety Program is fully operational, ahead of kids going back to school.

August 8, 2024

Severe Storm Advisory

Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby is expected to bring heavy rainfall, potential flooding, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms Friday into Saturday.

July 31, 2024

More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Rockland

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reports that additional pools, or groups, of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the past two weeks, RCDOH has seen a sharp increase, with approximately half of the pools submitted for testing came back positive for WNV.