Towns of Rockland County, NY
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COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR AGES 12+ WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NEW CITY, NY, – The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces 1st dose appointments are available for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Anyone age 12 and older, can visit our COVID-19 webpage (http://rcklnd.us/covid19) to schedule their appointment. Appointments are encouraged but not necessary. Walk-ins are welcome and will…
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“BE TICK FREE” THIS SPRING TO PREVENT TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES
NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you welcome the warmer weather and spend more time outside, be sure to protect yourself from tick bites. May is Lyme Awareness Month, and this is the time of year when ticks start making their…
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ENJOY YOUR BIKE RIDE WITH SAFETY IN MIND
May is National Bike Month NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to follow safety guidelines when out bike riding. One of the most important things you can do to stay safe when riding your bicycle is to wear a helmet that fits right…
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Vaccinate Rockland Youth initiative launched at Albertus Magnus
Ramapo Supervisor Michael B. Specht, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Stony Point Superviosr Jim Monaghan and Haverstraw Supervisor Howard T. Phillips, Jr, along with County Executive Ed Day and Dr. Mary P. Leahy of Good Samaritan Hospital and Monsignor Joseph LaMorte, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese, to launch the Vaccinate Rockland…
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Protect yourself against Covid-19 Vaccine Scams
Below are some signs of potential scams- You are asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine- You are asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access-Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited/unknown callers- Marketers offering to…
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National Police Week commemorated
National Police Week, this year from May 9th through May 15th, is a week to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of our brother and sister law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while protecting communities and safeguarding our democracy. In 2020 alone, 362 law enforcement officers gave the ultimate sacrifice in…