Rockland County
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County, Officials Hold Press Conference re: 30-Day State of Emergency
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County officials held a press conference today on the recently announced State of Emergency, as first reported by Rockland News. The State of Emergency will prohibit hotels or motels from housing migrants without a license from the County and prevent municipalities from housing anyone in Rockland without a contract agreement. […]
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Rockland Declares State of Emergency
Action is Direct Response to NYC’s Migrant Housing Plan Rockland County Executive Ed Day has declared a State of Emergency in response to New York City’s plan to house 340 adult males in the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months, followed by integration into the county. The declaration comes after Rockland County […]
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Rockland County Officials Oppose NYC’s Plan to Bus Migrants to the Area
Rockland County officials, including County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri, are urging New York City not to send busloads of migrants to their county. They argue that Rockland lacks the necessary infrastructure to support the influx of undocumented individuals and that the current plan is neither sustainable nor […]
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Rockland Officials Demand Transparency and Action from CSX Following Massive Brush Fires
In the wake of the massive brush fires that cost residents and municipalities millions of dollars, Rockland officials are calling for transparency and action from CSX, accusing the company of dodging responsibility and withholding information. The fires stretched along the railroad tracks from Clarkstown to Stony Point, damaging houses and property, and required assistance from […]
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Senator Bill Weber Proposes Railroad Safety Legislation Following Rockland Fires
Senator Bill Weber (R,C, 38th) announced new legislation aimed at improving railroad safety in the aftermath of recent fires in Rockland County. The fires, which occurred along the CSX rail lines on Friday, April 14th, have heightened concerns about train safety and the transportation of hazardous materials. The proposed legislation, NY Senate Bill 6435, amends […]
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Senator Bill Weber Meeting with CSX on Tuesday Regarding Rockland Fires
CSX legal department representatives reportedly visited affected homes, handed out business cards, and assured they will “take care of it” ROCKLAND, NY – New York State Senator Bill Weber from the 38th New York Senate District has spoken out about the recent brush fires that occurred in Stony Point, Haverstraw, Tompkins Cove, and Congers areas […]