• Help the Rockland County Storm Drain Marking Program!

    Keep your storm drains clean and ensure a safer, cleaner future for our waterways! #stormwater #water #drainage #stormwatermanagement #plumbing #wastewater #sustainability #pollution #cleanwater #waterquality #watertreatment #greeninfrastructure#climatechange #blockeddrain #drainer #sewer #environment #watermanagement #waterpollution

  • Bernadette Anne O’Donnell

    Bernadette Anne O’Donnell (nee McGarry), 85, of Tappan, NY for over 50 years, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  Bernadette was born in Rathowen, Ireland, the youngest of eight children.  She loved her country home and lifelong friends and family.  Bernadette graduated from University College Dublin and became an English […]

  • OCTOBER 23-29 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK

    Learn how to reduce children’s exposure to lead NEW CITY, NY, – During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Sunday, October 23 – Saturday, October 29, 2022, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert warn residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm […]

  • BE TICK-FREE THIS FALL TO PREVENT ILLNESSES

    NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents to protect themselves, their children, and their pets from tick bites, especially during hiking, hunting, fishing, raking leaves, or taking part in other outdoor activities. You are still at risk for tick bites in the fall months, […]

  • Jawonio CEO Newsletter – Fall Highlights

    A Message fromRandi Rios-Castro, CEO As we welcome the fall season, I want to recognize our incredibly dedicated staff for the  warmth and compassion that they bring to the children, adults and families who we support. They truly are an inspiration and bring their best selves to work everyday!  One of our highest priorities is […]

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION FOR THE 2022 SEASON

    County Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are informing residents of this season’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident. The patient lives in Ramapo, is over the age of 50 […]