Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan to Visit Haverstraw’s Annual Blessing of the Soil Event
HAVERSTRAW, NY – Community members are invited to gather for the Annual Blessing of the Soil at Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event will be graced by the presence of His Eminence, Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan, marking a special highlight of this community tradition. Since 2011, CCCSR…
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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…
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Rockland Community College Prepares for 2024 Commencement Ceremony
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland Community College (RCC) has announced its plans for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony, which will honor the achievements of its Spring 2024 graduates and those who completed their studies in Summer and Fall 2023. The ceremony is scheduled for May 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM and will take place at Clover…
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Rockland County Youth Bureau Annual Report Highlights Community Impact
Rockland County, NY – The Rockland County Youth Bureau has released its 2023 Annual Report, detailing significant achievements in supporting the region’s young population through various programs and initiatives. County Executive Ed Day and Youth Bureau Executive Director Gabriella Marano-Holahan highlighted the substantial growth and positive outcomes of these initiatives over the past year. In…
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Poll: Rockland County Residents and Officials Strongly Oppose Manhattan’s New Congestion Toll
Rockland County, NY – A recent statewide poll indicates a strong opposition among New York voters against the proposed $15 congestion toll for entering Midtown Manhattan, with particular resistance noted in suburban areas like Rockland County. According to a Siena College survey, 63% of voters statewide disapprove of the toll, while only 25% are in…
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Rockland County Hosts Forum to Tackle Housing Challenges
New City, NY – In a proactive effort during Community Development Month, Rockland County held its second annual Housing Forum to address critical housing issues affecting its residents. County Executive Ed Day, along with key figures such as Community Development Director Alexandra S. Obremski and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe, spearheaded the discussions with a…