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May 12, 2025

County Executive Day Honors National Police Week

May 9, 2025

Residents Urged To Be Up-To-Date On Vaccinations

The New York State Department of Health has recently confirmed three measles cases in Orange County, New York in unvaccinated children under the age of 5 who were exposed to the virus during international travel.

May 8, 2025

Health Department Announces Annual Mosquito Control Treatment of Catch Basins and Storm Drains

The Rockland County Department of Health will be treating catch basins and storm drains to prevent mosquitoes from breeding inside of these structures. This work will be performed throughout the County beginning on or about May 12, 2025, and should be completed by early June.

May 1, 2025

Heading Out for a Bike Ride? Don’t Forget Your Helmet!

With spring in full bloom and National Bike Month underway, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds all bicyclists that safety starts with a helmet.

April 28, 2025

Joint Investigation by Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and Consumer Protection Leads to Arrest in Fraud Case

April 27, 2025

County Lights Up Red For Fallen Firefighters

The County of Rockland is proud to once again participate in the Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters from April 27th through May 4th. The annual event honors the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

April 21, 2025

Passing of Pope Francis

April 16, 2025

Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Control Products

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering free Mosquito Dunks® and fathead minnows to help county residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property.

April 16, 2025

County Opposes Faith Based Affordable Housing Act

County Executive Ed Day strongly opposes the proposed Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S2297/A3647) legislation.

April 11, 2025

County Launches Initiative to Foster Autism-Supportive Environments

This Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Acting Commissioner of Mental Health, Dr. Susan Hoerter are proud to announce the launch of a program to create Autism-supportive environments across Rockland.

April 9, 2025

+100 Victims & Counting in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse

April 7, 2025

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and state and local law enforcement are raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the most common contributing factor in all crashes in New York State (NYS).

April 7, 2025

National Public Health Week, April 7-13, 2025

The Rockland County Department of Health announces National Public Health Week, April 7th to April 13th, 2025, an annual celebration sponsored by the American Public Health Association.

April 2, 2025

Rockland Businesses Deserve MTA Payroll Mobility Tax Exemption

April 1, 2025

Rockland Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets on April 27th

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies vaccinations for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, April 27th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona.

March 31, 2025

Consumer Protection Warns Residents Roofing And Paving Scammers Are Targeting Homeowners

The Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection is warning residents about a resurfacing scam involving fraudulent roofing and paving contractors who are preying on homeowners, using deceptive, high-pressure tactics.

March 28, 2025

Rockland Schools Participated in ‘March Forward’ to Promote Physical Activity in the Classroom

Teachers and students in schools across Rockland County participated in the 13th Annual March Forward from March 3 through March 14, 2025, during Rockland’s annual school-based physical activity awareness weeks.

March 28, 2025

Rockland County Launches Envision Rockland website for Comprehensive Plan Update

Rockland County Executive Ed Day is pleased to announce the launch of www.envisionrockland.com, a website dedicated to the Countywide Comprehensive Plan update.

March 24, 2025

Freedom Award Presented

County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized a female veteran with the Freedom Award Monday, an annual County honor made to female veterans for outstanding service to our nation.

March 20, 2025

Committee Chair Legislator Alden Wolfe Makes Shocking Comments