Rockland County

  • 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 […]

  • Trump Coming to Rockland. Suddenly Everyone Has to Move Their Car

    By Cesar A., Reporter The following is a parody. Read it. P-A-R-O-D-Y. We are not being serious. Please, nobody be mad at us, hate us, or arrest us as a result of this failed attempt at humor. ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — President Donald Trump is expected to visit Rockland County on Friday, May 22, in […]

  • ROCK-SOLID CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IN ROCKLAND

    New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials announced the launch of the “Rock-Solid Campaign” on Thursday, introducing a new countywide marketing and economic development initiative aimed at promoting Rockland as a destination for business investment, tourism, and community growth. The campaign was unveiled by Ed Day and Jenna Nazario during an announcement in New City. […]