Rockland County

  • County Executive Day: Corrections Officer Exam, and National Immunization Month

    NEW CITY, NY – In his weekly segment on AM Rockland News, County Executive Ed Day addressed two key topics impacting Rockland residents: the urgent need for corrections officers and the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates. Corrections Officer Exams Open for ApplicationsDay emphasized that Rockland County is actively seeking candidates for the upcoming Corrections […]

  • More Than Food: How Meals on Wheels Rockland Feeds the Bodies and Souls of Our Senior Residents

    By Tom Ossa West Nyack, NY – On a crisp Thursday morning, the hum of the car and soft clink of coolers created a rhythm as Sharon Martini, Director of Development and Community Engagement at Meals on Wheels Rockland, guided me through suburban streets. These deliveries—though routine on paper—are the culmination of a mission that […]

  • Mild Earthquake Centered in Hasbrouck Heights Felt in Rockland County

    By Cesar A. West Haverstraw, NY — Residents of Rockland County and much of the New York metropolitan area experienced an unusual jolt Saturday night when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, just before 10:30 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake’s epicenter was located less than eight […]

  • State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding

    By Kim Anderson ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A state of emergency is set to be declared for 16 New York counties, including Rockland, as the region braces for potentially dangerous flooding from a major rainstorm. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 15 counties earlier today. The affected counties […]

  • CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience

    The following is a comprehensive update from the Champlain Hudson Power Express line, which is in the process of installing a 339-mile clean energy pipeline from Canada to New York City, including through several Rockland Towns: Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangeburg and Stony Point. Thank you for your patience as work on the Champlain Hudson Power Express […]

  • Rockland Landlord, Contractors Fined More Than $20k for Unlawful Construction Practices

    New City, NY – A joint investigation by the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) and the Office of Consumer Protection has led to a significant crackdown on illegal construction activities, resulting in more than $20,000 in penalties for a local landlord and contractors. The investigation, which targeted unauthorized work at a property […]