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July 26, 2024

Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary

July 25, 2024

County Fends Off NYCLU Lawsuit

County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach are happy to announce that the County has successfully fended off the lawsuit by five migrants claiming that a County of Rockland executive order unconstitutionally barred them from traveling to or residing in the County.

July 22, 2024

County Celebrating 2024 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week) July 21-27

County Executive Ed Day & Probation Director Joseph DiCarlo are pleased to announce the County's celebration and support of the annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week).

July 19, 2024

Global Microsoft Outage

July 18, 2024

Health Department to Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week August 1 – 7

Join the free annual “Live, Love, Latch! BYO Basket Picnic” in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Congers Memorial Park, located at 6 Gilchrest Road in Congers.

July 15, 2024

+$217,000 In H.E.R.R.O.’s Awarded

County Executive Ed Day and Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Kear have awarded and reimbursed over $217,000 in college tuition to 107 emergency volunteers under the Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities, or H.E.R.R.O. program.

July 13, 2024

Shots Fired During Trump Rally

July 11, 2024

County Warns Residents Of Crooked Contractors

County Executive Ed Day and Consumer Protection Director Kim Von Ronn are urging Rockland residents to be aware of crooked contractors scamming homeowners.

July 10, 2024

County Launches Leave-Behind Narcan Project

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Department of Mental Health’s Acting Commissioner Dr. Susan Hoerter, and Coordinator of Substance Abuse Services Janet Sliva are pleased to announce the implementation of Leave-Behind Narcan Project, a partnership response with Rockland Paramedic Services.

July 2, 2024

Rockland County Launches TOR Ferry Connection Bus to serve Weekend Ferry

The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North Hudson Line customers who travel to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining Weekend Ferry.

July 2, 2024

Be Safe in the Water this Summer!

Summer is here, and with it comes plenty of fun times spent in the water. Unfortunately drowning can happen to anyone in seconds, any time around water. The Rockland County Department of Health recommends you follow these important tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

June 30, 2024

Rockland County Announces Transit Schedule Changes for Independence Day

The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation has announced transit schedules for Thursday, July 4, Independence Day. TOR will operate Sunday schedules on Routes #59, 91, 92, 93 and Loop 3, with no service on Routes # 94, 95 and 97, and regular weekday service on Loops #1 and 2.

June 24, 2024

West Nile Virus Detected in Rockland County Mosquitoes

Rockland County Department of Health announces the first pool, or group, of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. It was confirmed by the New York State Department of Health.

June 21, 2024

Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, And Ferrets on Sunday, July 14, 2024, 9 am – 12 pm

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 9 am – 12 pm at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemens Memorial Drive in Pomona.

June 17, 2024

Keep Your Cool in the Heat and Humidity

With hot weather and humidity in the forecast, the Rockland County Department of Health urges residents to take simple steps to stay cool and help prevent heat-related illnesses.

June 13, 2024

County Housing Loan Fund Now Accepting Applications

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Community Development Director Alexandra S. Obremski, are proud to announce the County’s Housing Loan Fund is live and accepting applications.

June 13, 2024

Get Tested for HIV: Take the Test, Take Control!

In observance of National Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing Day, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering free and confidential rapid HIV tests.

June 13, 2024

EMC Earth Day Contest Winners Announced

County Executive Ed Day and the Division of Environmental Resources presented the annual Environmental Management Council (EMC) 5th Grade Creative Arts Contest winners Wednesday.

June 10, 2024

Rockland’s 2024 Farmers’ Markets: Locally Grown Produce Ready for Eating!

Want fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, picked at their peak, and packed with vitamins and minerals? If you answer yes, shop at one (or more!) of the many Farmers’ Markets in Rockland County. You can't get fresher produce - unless you grow it yourself!

June 6, 2024

Rockland County Tourism Teams Up with Alon Tourism Solutions to Host First-Ever Travel Trade Familiarization Tour and Marketplace

Rockland County’s Economic Development & Tourism Department, in collaboration with Alon Tourism Solutions, is excited to announce it held a first-ever Familiarization Tour and Marketplace (FAM) event June 3 –June 4, 2024.