Rockland County

  • County Office Building Lit Blue In Recognition of World Parkinson’s Day

    New City, NY – In recognition of World Parkinson’s Day, the County of Rockland will participate in the global “Spark the Night” initiative by lighting the Allison-Parris County Office Building in blue from April 10th to April 11th. This campaign aims to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects […]

  • Six Men Arrested in Undercover Operation Targeting Online Child Exploitation in Rockland County

    Montebello, NY – Six men were arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation aimed at addressing online child exploitation in Rockland County. The operation, conducted by the New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, and Town of Ramapo Police Department, focused on infiltrating online platforms known to facilitate child exploitation crimes. The investigation, which took […]

  • Dept of Health celebrates National Public Health Week

    New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health celebrated National Public Health Week this past week from April 7 to April 13, 2025. This event, sponsored annually by the American Public Health Association, marked its 30th anniversary this year, offering a perfect opportunity to reflect on the successes achieved in public health and […]

  • Manhattan Congestion Pricing Extended to Summer, Pending Fed Decision

    New City, NY – Manhattan’s congestion pricing program is set to remain in effect through the fall, following a court-approved timeline between the Trump administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), delaying any potential ruling on the controversial tolling system until at least mid-summer. The agreement, submitted last Friday to U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman […]

  • April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

    New City, NY – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and local and state law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, the leading cause of accidents in New York State. Texting, talking on the phone, and using social media have become the most common distractions […]

  • Opportunities for Rockland Job Seekers April 2025

    Nyack, NY -A variety of opportunities for job seekers are available this April.  Orientation is mandatory to access Career Center services. To register for an orientation session, please call (845) 770-2900 or email rocklandworks@rboces.org. Rockland Works OffersFREE Computer Skills CoursesApril 2025 Rockland Works OffersFREE Job Preparation WorkshopsApril 2025