Rockland County

  • Rockland OBC Marks Three Years of Enforcement in Spring Valley

    New City, NY – February 14th marks the third anniversary of the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC), an initiative that began when the New York State Department of State ordered the county to take over the Village of Spring Valley’s Building Department on February 14, 2022. Since its launch, OBC has conducted […]

  • Rockland County Honors Local Veterans with Buffalo Soldiers Awards

    Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized four distinguished veterans for their service during a ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The event honored the dedication and sacrifice of these individuals who have served both their country and […]

  • [BREAKING] Monaghan Announces Retirement, Endorses Stamm as Successor

    Stony Point, NY – After a decade of service to the residents of Stony Point, Supervisor Jim Monaghan has announced that he will not seek re-election, bringing his tenure to a close at the end of this year. In a brief phone interview with Rockland News, Monaghan reflected on his time in office, expressing appreciation […]

  • Stony Point Seals Take the Plunge Again – Despite Snow and Cold

    Stony Point, NY – Undeterred by five inches of overnight snowfall, members of Rockland’s boldest charity once again took to the icy waters of the Hudson River, to raise money for local kids. The Stony Point Seals gathered at the Stony Point Seawall on February 9, 2025, for their 26th annual Polar Plunge. With temperatures […]

  • Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA

    New City, NY – A new legislative proposal introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) seeks to withdraw Orange County from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a move that has sparked strong reactions from neighboring Rockland County officials. The bill, S.4288, co-sponsored in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh), highlights long-standing frustrations over […]

  • Nominations Open for Rockland’s Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award

    New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe have announced that nominations are now being accepted for the esteemed Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award. Presented by the Rockland County Human Rights Commission, this award honors individuals who have made significant strides in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within […]