Rockland County
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Rockland Achieves Increased Bond Rating of AA+
Rating is one step from highest AAA rating. New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), a leading nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, assigned the bond rating of AA+ to the County’s general obligation bonds, reflecting the County’s six-year trend of balancing operations, […]
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First Human West Nile Virus Case Spurs Health Dept. Advisory
NEW CITY, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health reports the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season in a resident of the county. The infected patient, aged over 50, resides in Clarkstown and has tested positive for the virus. The occurrence of this human case emphasizes the importance of […]
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Thousands Rally at Rockland County Courthouse in Support of Israel
NEW CITY, NY – In light of the recent hostilities involving Israel and Hamas, the residents of New City, particularly the Jewish community in Rockland County, rallied together in a show of support for Israel. The event aimed to provide a platform for the community to express their concern and solidarity amidst the ongoing conflict, […]
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[EXCLUSIVE] SUNY Rockland Faces Multi-Million Deficit, Announces Possible Layoffs
By Keith Shikowitz SUFFERN, NY – SUNY Rockland Community College (RCC) is confronting a significant financial challenge as it grapples with a budget deficit estimated in the millons. This alarming revelation emerges from an exclusive interview with several sources, who requested to not be named in this news article. In a recent event, the Annual […]
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County Waste Management Authority Releases Recent Recycling Guide
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Proposed 2024 Budget Brings Tax Relief to Rockland Residents
POMONA, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day has unveiled a proposed budget for 2024 which, if accepted, will result in a 2% reduction in property taxes for county residents. The proposition comes as a breath of fresh air for some residents who have sought fiscal adjustments that can ease some of the new financial […]