Rockland County

  • Rockland Legislature Approves Youth Deer Hunting

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County Legislature has approved participation in New York state’s Youth Deer Hunting Program, paving the way for eligible 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer under adult supervision if the measure receives final approval from the county executive. The program, established by New York state as a pilot initiative in […]

  • Rockland Seeks More Support for Veterans With Dementia

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County lawmakers are urging federal and state officials to expand services for military veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and early-onset dementia, citing growing concerns about the long-term effects of combat-related blast exposure. The move comes after the Rockland County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution calling for increased funding, research, […]

  • H.E.R.R.O. Program Returns $771K to Volunteer Responders

    New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials announced that more than $771,000 in college tuition reimbursements has been distributed to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel through the County’s Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities (HERRO) Program since its launch in 2023. According to Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Office of […]

  • Rockland County to Increase Affordable Housing Efforts

    White Plains, NY — Federal officials have announced a settlement agreement with Rockland County aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing and resolving longstanding allegations related to housing discrimination and zoning practices within the county. The agreement, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Department […]

  • Trump and Lawler Put Rockland County NY on National Stage

    By Thomas Brady, with assistance of Rockland News Staff SUFFERN, N.Y. — President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Rockland Community College on Friday placed Rockland County at the center of a national political and economic debate, as the president appeared alongside Congressman Mike Lawler to promote tax relief, praise local supporters and highlight several Hudson […]

  • Rockland County Urges Expanded Care for Veterans Facing Early-Onset Dementia

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County Legislature has unanimously approved a resolution calling for expanded federal and state support for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and early-onset dementia linked to military service. The measure urges the United States Congress, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and New York state officials to increase funding for […]