Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Rockland Proposes 2027 County Tax Freeze
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day has introduced a proposed $964.8 million budget for 2027 that would maintain county property taxes at their current level while increasing overall spending and continuing several county programs and initiatives. The proposal, announced October 1, is subject to review and possible changes by the Rockland County…
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Lawler And Conley Dispute National Security Issues
Rockland County, NY – Republican Congressman Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley are exchanging criticism over national security, President Donald Trump and federal leadership as their campaigns continue for New York’s 17th Congressional District seat in the November 3 election. The disagreement centers on statements by Conley, a former Army officer and national security…
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New York Declares Measles Disaster Emergency
No Active Cases Reported in Rockland County. Health Department Announces Free MMR Vaccinations. NEW CITY, N.Y. — New York State has declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to an ongoing measles outbreak, as Rockland County health officials say there are currently no active cases of the virus in the county. Gov. Kathy Hochul issued…
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‘Concessions’ Returns to Lafayette Theatre for Suffern Homecoming Screening and Cast Q&A
Independent feature filmed largely inside Suffern’s historic Lafayette Theatre returns October 8 ahead of its theatrical release SUFFERN, N.Y. — The independent feature film Concessions will return to the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern on Thursday, October 8, for a special homecoming screening featuring a live organ pre-show and a post-film discussion with the director and…
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State Senator Race Heats Up: Joe Rand vs. Bill Weber
Rand cites several news outlets who offered to host debate, incl. Rockland News. No word from Weber yet. by Kim Anderson, Correspondent ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Democratic State Senate candidate Joe Rand says he has accepted invitations from several Rockland County organizations and news outlets to debate or participate in candidate forums with incumbent State…
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Round 1: Lawler, Conley Debate Over Costs, Immigration and Data Centers
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley outlined different approaches to Rockland County’s issues of housing, energy, immigration and health care during their debate Monday at the News 12 studio in Long Island, September 28, 2026. Both challenged the other’s honesty, political independence and ability to represent the Hudson Valley. Moderated by Tara…