Warming Center Open
The Rockland County Warming Center, located at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona, is opening for the upcoming winter season on November 1st. [SEE PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS]
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December 14, 2025
County Executive Day Condemns Bondi Beach Terror Attack Leaving 11 dead, 29 injured
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December 12, 2025
Drive Sober, Celebrate Safely
With the holiday season in full swing, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reminds drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. In fact, every day in the United States, someone dies every 42 minutes in a drunk-driving crash.
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December 5, 2025
County Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is notifying the public of possible measles exposures that happened on November 29th within Rockland.
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December 1, 2025
Fight the Triple Threat - Get Vaccinated!
During National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week, December 6th-12th, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against the Flu and other upper respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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November 26, 2025
County Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is notifying the public of possible measles exposures that happened on November 17th and 18th within Rockland.
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November 25, 2025
Make Holiday Memories, Not Illness — Check Your Vaccine Status
Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that Rockland County has confirmed a new case of measles. In total, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles in Rockland since August, only one of which is active, and of these, five are outbreak-related.
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November 25, 2025
Paroled Murderer Robert McCain Arrested Again
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November 21, 2025
Cooking Fires Surge 388% on Thanksgiving
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average. Unattended cooking has been the leading cause of those cooking fires and fire-related deaths during the holiday season.
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November 21, 2025
Rockland County Announces Thanksgiving Transit Schedules
For the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 27, most Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus routes will operate Sunday schedules with no service on TOR #94, 95 and 97. The County’s TRIPS paratransit service will offer ADA TRIPS service only.
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November 20, 2025
$718K Collected by OBC & County Attorney From Evergreen Nursing Home
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November 20, 2025
RCDOH Hosting Free Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Clinics Thursday Nov. 20th & Friday Nov. 21st
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces two mobile vaccination clinics for residents in need of a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination.
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November 12, 2025
Three Measles Cases Confirmed in Rockland
Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy advises residents that Rockland has confirmed 3 new cases of the measles.
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November 7, 2025
County Announces Distribution Plan for $2 Million in Emergency Food Assistance
On Friday, the County of Rockland finalized the $2 million Emergency Food Assistance plan with the Regional Food Bank in response to the lapse of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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November 6, 2025
Public Transportation Schedules for Veterans Day
The Rockland County Department of Public Transportation will operate regular service on Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. TRIPS paratransit service will offer ADA service only.
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November 3, 2025
County Executive Ed Day Authorizes $2 Million in Emergency Food Funding Amid Federal SNAP Suspension
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October 30, 2025
County Urges Monetary Donations to Food Pantries, Launching Countywide Food Drive
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October 30, 2025
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 2nd
The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that daylight saving time will end at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2.
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October 29, 2025
USDA Changes SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)
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October 28, 2025
County Participating in Operation Green Light, Illuminating Buildings Nov 4-11 for Veterans
In tribute to veterans, the County of Rockland’s Allison-Parris Building on New Hempstead Rd. in New City and Building A in the Pomona Health Complex off Route 45 is lit green for the fifth anniversary of Operation Green Light from November 4th through the 11th.
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October 27, 2025
Rockland Department of Health Reminds Residents of Safety Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween!
As Halloween approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds families to prioritize safety while enjoying this festive time of year.