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  • Help Orangetown update its Comprehensive Plan

    The Town of Orangetown is embarking on a process of updating its Comprehensive Plan for the first time since 2003 to establish a guiding framework for future sustainable development, economic growth, and natural resource preservation in the Town. A Comprehensive Plan is a long-term planning document that establishes a community’s goals and aspirations for the […]

  • Application Now Open! Small Business Grant Relief Program

    In response to the economic hardship experienced by small businesses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Rockland is launching the Small Business Grant Relief Program.  The goal is to keep businesses open and retain jobs.  It is a grant program in response to businesses that are at-risk of closing or laying off employees due […]

  • Skoufis Advocates for West-of-Hudson NYC Commuters in “Congestion Pricing” Meeting

    Senator James Skoufis spoke on behalf of west-of-Hudson commuters at a public meeting regarding NYC’s Central Business District Tolling Program (“congestion pricing”) on September 29th. “There is simply inadequate transit from west of Hudson into the business district. There really is very little opportunity to migrate from driving… to train service… I implore the review board to […]

  • Applications Now Open for $3.5 Million in CARES Act Grant Funding For Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Rental Relief

    New City, NY, – County Executive Ed Day and Community Development Assistant Director Maria Frank announce that applications are now available for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funding. Rockland County received $3,550,162 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of COVID-19. “We know Rockland is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and this […]

  • Skoufis Presents Tomkins Cove Library with $68,000 for Window Replacement

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) presented the Tomkins Cove Public Library with a $68,000 grant to support replacement of the historic library’s upstairs windows, improving heat retention and general efficiency throughout the building.  Erected in the 1870s as the Tomkins Cove Union School–one of very few projects in the area to be constructed with its […]

  • Ed Day Endorsed by Rockland County Correction Officers Benevolent Association

    Correction Officers cite strong leadership for endorsement consideration New City, NY – Ed Day, Rockland County Executive announced the endorsement of the Rockland County Correction Officers Benevolent Association (COBARC).  COBARC represents the corrections officers of the Rockland County Sherriff’s Office throughout the five towns of the County. “The Corrections Officers Benevolent Association of Rockland County respects the […]