Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Rockland County NY Swiftly Responds to Largest Global Network Outage in Modern History
New City, NY — This morning, a global network outage caused by a Crowdstrike update issue led to widespread disruptions across various industries, impacting countless Microsoft Windows computers worldwide. The outage, which affected critical services and operations, prompted swift action from Rockland County’s Information and Technology Services (ITS) Department. The outage, which paralyzed several industries…
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Rose Memorial Library Finalizes Funding Request for Milestone Expansion of Facility, Sets to Launch Public Petition
Stony Point, NY – On Friday, July 5, the Board of the Rose Memorial Library Association approved a petition to place a measure on the November 5 ballot, seeking additional funding for the library for a milestone expansion of the near 75-year old facility. After consultations with financial advisors, architects, and engineers, Alice Meacham, Director…
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RCC Firings, Layoffs and Dismissals Begin as Part of Multi-Million Dollar Plan to Fix $5 Million Deficit
SUFFERN NY – On Thursday June 27th, “Phase 3” of the SUNY Rockland’s plan to slash costs by up to $5 million dollars began with the dismissal or 30-day notice of a number of Rockland Community College Employees. Several key positions were immediately eliminated, as well as 30-day notices given to at least one other…
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SUNY Rockland Board of Directors Plan to Slash Up to $2.6 Million in Jobs to Address Ongoing Multi-Million Dollar Deficit
SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC, SUNY Rockland) is bracing for more substantial budget cuts as it continues to face a severe financial crisis. The RCC Board of Trustees has outlined their “Phase 3” budget plan aimed at addressing a near-still-$5 million deficit, which includes significant layoffs and the elimination of vacancies. Notably, up…
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Rockland County Summer Events 2024
A brief collection of Rockland News’ favorite summer events for 2024, thus far! NEW CITY, NY – Summer in Rockland County NY is a time of vibrant activity and events that offer something for everyone. Whether you are a fan of music, history, sports, or the arts, there’s an event waiting for you. Here’s a…
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Rockland County Braces for Intense Weeklong Heatwave. Here’s What You Need to Know
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County is set to experience an intense heatwave starting Tuesday, bringing soaring temperatures and high humidity that are expected to last until the beginning of July. The heatwave, part of a larger weather pattern affecting the East Coast and Midwest, could potentially set temperature records breaking the 100-degree mark, and…