Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Greenwood Lake Wildfire Fully Contained After Friday Rainfall, New York State Announces
State Agencies and Volunteers Achieved 100% Containment of Largest New York Wildfire Since 2008 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the full containment of theGreenwood Lake wildfire – aka the Jennings Creek wildfire in Sterling Forest State Park after a 14-day battle. The fire, which began on November 8, scorched 5,304 acres across New York and…
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Imposter Scams on the Rise During Holiday Season: Rockland Residents Urged to Stay Alert
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Office of Consumer Protection Director Kimberly Von Ronn have issued a warning about an uptick in imposter scams targeting individuals during the holiday season. These scams, where criminals pose as trusted individuals or organizations to steal money or personal information, have become a significant threat during this time of…
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Rockland County Upgraded to Drought Warning: Residents Urged to Conserve Water
New City, NY – The State of New York has upgraded the Hudson Valley region, including Rockland County, from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning, the second of four drought advisory levels: watch, warning, emergency, and disaster. While Rockland County’s water sources are not currently in immediate danger, prolonged dry conditions have raised concerns…
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Rockland County and Wendy’s Celebrate 13 Years of Partnership for National Adoption Month
Rockland County is marking its 13th year of collaboration with local Wendy’s restaurants to raise awareness for National Adoption Month and highlight the need for foster families. County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced that on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS)…
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Rockland Corrections Officer arrested for child sex abuse material
A Rockland County corrections officer has been arrested on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. Daniel Dworkin, 44 of Valley Cottage, a correctional officer Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail, was arrested by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on November 21, 2024, and charged with fifty -one (51) counts of…
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$30 Million Surplus Discovered in East Ramapo Central School District Raises Accountability Questions
SUFFERN, NY – The East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) in Rockland County is at the center of controversy following the revelation of a $30 million budget surplus. The unexpected financial turnaround was disclosed by external auditors at a school board meeting, countering previous claims of a $20 million deficit and sparking demands for accountability.…