Suffern, NY. (January 7, 2021) – Lumen Learning has launched its first campus-based user testing center at Rockland Community College with a goal to increase the effectiveness and cultural relevance of Lumen’s solutions for all students across the United States. Rockland Community College, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), is part of the State University of New York […]

Due to the recent holiday surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, we will be expanding the Rockland Works! Hospitality and Tourism Winter Festival on January 12th  at the Palisades Center to a virtual format. We will be developing an online event webpage to feature the following:  Employers •             Company logo •             Mission •             Available employment opportunities •             Available Links […]

While the County of Rockland does not have direct control over the actions of a contract agency such as Hi Tor and we understand that individuals are innocent until proven guilty this indictment creates a serious issue for the operation of this facility. I am requesting an update from Hi Tor by 5 PM tomorrow, […]

Today, Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley)  joined environmental advocates and local officials in celebration of the signing of his Emerging Contaminants legislation, S1759, into law. This new law requires statewide drinking water testing of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ such as PFOS/PFOA.    “Ever since the contamination crises in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh, and elsewhere, New Yorkers have needed […]

Health Department Provides Personalized COVID-19 Isolation and Release Letters NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced an update to the Health Department’s COVID-19 website and form system that will now allow those who test positive for COVID-19 to self-generate the Isolation Order required by many […]

News From Governor Hochul Governor Hochul Announces More Than $26 Million Awarded in Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Second Batch of Approved Awards Support 27 Shovel-Ready Projects Announcement Complements $549 Million Awarded Earlier this Month Through Regional Council Initiative Full List of Awardees To-Date Can Be Found Here Governor Hochul Announces Applications […]