Rockland County

  • Rockland County Tourism Hosts Multi-Location Trade Event with Alon Tourism Solutions

    GARNERVILLE, NY – Rockland County Tourism, in collaboration with Alon Tourism Solutions, successfully hosted a comprehensive travel and tourism trade event from June 3rd to June 4th, 2024. This multi-location tour and marketplace aimed to showcase the county’s diverse attractions to several dozen tourism trade professionals. Lucy Redzeposki, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, cited […]

  • Rockland County Leaders Unite Against Orange & Rockland’s $32 Million Dollar Proposed Utility Rate Hike

    Rockland County, N.Y. – In a rare show of unity, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, the five Town Supervisors, the Rockland County Legislature, Rockland Green, and the Rockland County Sewer District have collectively voiced their strong opposition to the proposed rate increase by Orange and Rockland Utilities. The unified front has retained the office of […]

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    Oil Spill in Piermont, Drains into Nearby Creek, DEC alerted

    PIERMONT, NY – Workers at a construction site on S. Piermont Ave in Piermont, adjacent to the Post Office, uncovered a significant environmental issue over the weekend. The site, which had previously been home to a gas station, was found to be contaminated with oil. During the demolition process, an oil spill was discovered, leading […]

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    East Ramapo Crisis: Protestors Rally in Albany for State Intervention in Troubled School District

    SPRING VALLEY, NY — In an increasing display of community outrage, over a hundred parents and advocates converged at the New York State Capitol yesterday, demanding immediate state intervention in the East Ramapo Central School District, which has faced controversy over budget and operational challenges for years. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), actively […]

  • Interview: Rockland County Executive Ed Day Discusses Fiscal Progress and Housing Challenges

    In a recent interview, County Executive Ed Day shared detailed insights on the County's journey from financial recovery over the past 10 years, as well as addressing several new challenges - such as housing demand in the County, as well as the MTA’s new Manhattan congestion pricing plan of $15 below 60th street in NYC.

  • Second Major Fire Strikes Surrey Carlton Apartments, Displacing Nearly 50 Families

    SPRING VALLEY, NY – Nearly 50 families cannot re-enter their homes right now – after a devastating fire ravaged the Surrey Carlton apartments in Spring Valley late Monday night. This incident marks the second major fire at the complex within just two months. The blaze, reported around 9:30 p.m. at 53 Ewing Ave., quickly escalated […]