• Senator Reichlin-Melnick Blasts MTA Congestion Pricing Plan for Rockland

    ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) blasted the MTA for moving forward with a congestion pricing plan that could cost thousands of dollars a year for Rockland residents who have no quick or affordable mass transit options to reach New York City. The Senator is circulating a petition for Rockland residents to sign demanding that the MTA […]

  • Community Solar Programs Clarification from Upper Nyack

    In the last couple of weeks, the Village office has received a number of calls from residents regarding community solar companies.  This notice is to help clear up any confusion.  Since November of 2020, the Village has participated in an innovative clean energy program, called Rockland Community Power.  Some of our residents signed up for […]

  • Skoufis, Local Officials Announce Funding for New Law Enforcement Caseworker Position in Orange County

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Middletown Mayor Joe Destefano, Bureau Commander of Operations/Lieutenant Jeff Thoelen, and local police officers to announce new funding for a novel ‘community caseworker’ position–a model for addressing high call volume related to mental illness, homelessness, and domestic violence to help keep both law enforcement professionals and local constituents safe.  […]

  • Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

    IMPORTANT REMINDERCFA Deadline is 4:00pm sharp on July 29! Please visitregionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudsonfor available resources Project Highlight Completion of $20 Million Jawonio Corporate Headquarters and Summer Education Cabins in Rockland County. Read more Empire State Development announces the completion of phase one of the $5 Million Research Institute For Brain And Body Health at The Center For Discovery® […]

  • Do you need help paying for overdue water and wastewater bills?

    The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help.LIHWAP is a drinking water and wastewater emergency assistance program funded through new federalresources. Benefits are based on the amount of unpaid water and wastewater bills owed by applicants. Thisassistance is targeted at low income households and income guidelines will mirror that of the Home EnergyAssistance […]

  • 379 Polio Vaccines Administered Across Rockland

    Next RCDOH Polio Vaccine Clinic Is Friday 10 AM – 12 PM (details below) New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) vaccinated 71 people against polio at the County’s first two clinics, in response to a case of polio in a resident confirmed last week by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and […]