Rockland County

  • Rockland Bids Farewell to Fallen NYS Parks and Community Hero, Dariel Vasquez

    Note: This is an ongoing story. Additional information will be added to this post over the course of Monday 11/18/2024. HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A somber gathering took place at St. Peter’s Church on Monday as family, friends, coworkers, classmates, teammates and community members bid farewell to Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide […]

  • Fire in Rockland Lake Area Reported 90% Contained

    CONGERS, NY – Rockland County emergency services have made significant progress in containing a brush fire in the Rockland Lake area. Officials report that the fire is now 90% contained, with no immediate threat to the public. The blaze, which started earlier today, prompted a swift and coordinated response from local fire departments and emergency […]

  • Rockland County to Host Information Sessions on Housing Discrimination

    New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe invite the public to attend Information Sessions on Housing Discrimination. These sessions aim to educate residents on identifying housing discrimination and understanding the steps to take if they believe they have been victimized. Event Details: The sessions will provide […]

  • 32 Acres Acquired for Rockland County’s Open Space Preservation Program

    Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann have announced the preservation of the historic DePew House and its surrounding 32.2 acres through the County’s Open Space Acquisition Program. Located at 101 Old Rt. 304 in New City, the property includes a historic sandstone house, a barn, and forested wetlands. The purchase, totaling […]

  • Rockland County Partners with STAC to Offer Affordable Education for County Employees

    50 Percent Tuition Discount for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Announced The County of Rockland and St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) have announced a partnership aimed at expanding affordable educational opportunities for Rockland County employees. The collaboration offers a 50 percent tuition discount on both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, opening doors for career advancement and […]

  • State of Emergency Declared for Greenwood Lake NY Amid Wildfire and Drought Conditions

    Greenwood Lake, NY – Orange County NY Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a State of Emergency yesterday, effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13. The fire, which has ravaged areas near Greenwood Lake for over a week, remains active along the New York-New Jersey border, presenting substantial challenges to containment efforts as dry conditions fuel […]