Rockland County

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

New York State opened a mass-testing center at the Patriot Hills golf course in Stony Point beginning Tuesday January 4th. Testing will be mainly by appointment, although walk-ins can be accommodated depending on availability. Go to www.gogettested.com to schedule an appointment for a test. You can also schedule tests at other testing sites at the same link. At this time, […]

Reviving Rockland RestaurantsGrant Program Rockland County is pleased to announce that funding is now available to restaurants under the Reviving Rockland Restaurants Grant Program. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARAP), Rockland County received ARPA funds and has established this new program to help local restaurant owners combat the negative economic impacts caused by the […]