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Clean Energy & Cost Savings One year ago, the Rockland Community Power program launched in Upper Nyack, along with five other Rockland communities.  We can be proud that this innovative renewable energy program, which now includes close to one fifth of Rockland’s population, started in Upper Nyack.  This program helps communities make the transition to […]

Clean Energy & Cost Savings Last winter, Upper Nyack and five other Rockland municipalities launched an innovative clean energy program, called Rockland Community Power.  Over this last year, the program has delivered 100% renewable energy and cost savings, too. The program helps communities make the transition to clean energy, while at the same time protecting […]

Grant Programs Announced – Applications Now Open New City, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. announced the launch of two grant programs which will each utilize $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support local businesses and non-profits. According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, 19 percent of American […]

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, […]