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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October 3, 2025
Fire Prevention Week is October 5 - 11
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, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
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October 1, 2025
Health Department Offers Additional Flu and MMR Clinics
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) will offer seasonal flu (influenza virus) and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines at various community locations. The flu vaccine is available for individuals aged 6 months and older.
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September 30, 2025
Health Department Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy confirmed the season's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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September 30, 2025
County Executive Day Unveils Proposed 2026 Budget
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September 29, 2025
Ed Day Calls Court Ruling on Holtec a Travesty for the Hudson
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September 29, 2025
Victory for West-of-Hudson Riders as MTA Pauses Fare Increases
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September 25, 2025
County Celebrates 236 Acres of Open Space Preserved
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Open Space Institute celebrated the largest Open Space Acquisition Program purchase in history of 236 acres known as the Eagle Valley Assemblage.
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September 18, 2025
Health Department Continues to Offer Free Mosquito Dunks to Prevent Breeding & Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With summer winding down, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that mosquitoes will continue to breed into the fall.
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September 16, 2025
County Executive Day Criticizes State’s $1.2 Billion Medicaid Mismanagement Amid SNAP Crisis
“I applaud New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli for uncovering that New York wasted more than $1.2 billion paying Medicaid premiums for people who don’t even live in the state anymore."
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September 12, 2025
Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease in Rockland County Remains Low
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reassures residents that the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in Rockland County remains low, following reports of increased cases in Westchester County and a New York City outbreak in August.
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September 11, 2025
Health Department Offers Flu and MMR Vaccines
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) will offer seasonal flu (influenza virus) and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines at various community locations.
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September 10, 2025
County Executive Ed Day: Violence Has No Place in America
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September 8, 2025
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for unexpected disasters and emergencies.
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September 5, 2025
Rockland Health Department Offers Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets on Sunday, October 5th
The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies vaccinations for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, October 5th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A in Pomona.
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September 3, 2025
Protect Your Children from Injuries
Injuries are the leading cause of death for children in New York State. Each year, more than 18,000 youths ages 19 and younger are hospitalized due to preventable injuries.
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August 28, 2025
Transit Schedules for Labor Day
On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, TOR will operate Saturday service on TOR #59, #91, #92, #93, #94 and Loop #3 and regular service on Loop #1 and Loop #2. TOR #95 and #97 will not operate. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate ADA TRIPS service only.
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August 26, 2025
Health Department Announces Measles Vaccine Clinics
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Leahy inform residents that the Health Department will be holding free measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine clinics in the community.
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August 25, 2025
First Measles Case Confirmed in Rockland County this Year
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August 22, 2025
+$389,000 In H.E.R.R.O.’s Awarded
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August 19, 2025
Back-to-School Bus Safety
As the new school year approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health urges students, parents, and drivers to prioritize school bus safety.