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, Friday, January 7, 2022, which details their plan to continue the … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive Ed Day regarding Hi-Tor
Skoufis Bill to Protect New York’s Water from Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Signed Into Law
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, … [Read more...] about Skoufis Bill to Protect New York’s Water from Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Signed Into Law
County COVID-19 Website Updated
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 … [Read more...] about County COVID-19 Website Updated
Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
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 ProjectsAnnouncement Complements $549 Million Awarded Earlier this Month Through Regional Council InitiativeFull List of Awardees To-Date Can Be … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) statement in response to the 2022 State of the State Address:
“It was an honor to be in Albany today for the historic occasion of Governor Kathy Hochul becoming the first woman in the History of New York to deliver a State of the State Address. I applaud Governor Hochul for putting forth an agenda that will greatly benefit people in Rockland and Westchester counties. From middle class tax cuts, including a historic $1 billion property … [Read more...] about State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) statement in response to the 2022 State of the State Address: