ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (July 20, 2022) – Going off to college is a stressful time for everyone involved. For parents, there is the loss of direct physical control over their children, financial concerns, sadness about the looming empty nest. For kids, it is equal parts exciting and terrifying to finally be on their own, without parents hovering nearby. But they worry about … [Read more...] about Preparing your child emotionally for college
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Summer Safety Tips from Ramapo Supervisor Specht
Stay Cool Stay in air-conditioned locations as much as possible. If your home is not air-conditioned find places in your community that are air-conditioned. Find out if your community has a cooling center available during hot months.Don’t stay in a hot car (and don’t leave pets in a hot car).If you are outdoors, take breaks from the heat, especially during the hottest part … [Read more...] about Summer Safety Tips from Ramapo Supervisor Specht
Feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, anxious during COVID?
If you need someone to talk to, there's help. … [Read more...] about Feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, anxious during COVID?
Orangetown Car Seat check July 23rd
Nine out of 10 car seats are improperly installed. Make sure your child's is not one of those nine. Have your car seats checked by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on Saturday, July 23rd, from 11am to 3pm at the Orangeburg Fire House. … [Read more...] about Orangetown Car Seat check July 23rd
POTENTIAL RABIES EXPOSURE WARNING
Cat in the Monsey area tests positive for rabies. NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents about a potential rabies exposure. Residents who live in a specific area of Monsey may have been exposed to a cat that has been confirmed to have rabies. The young, solid grey shorthair cat … [Read more...] about POTENTIAL RABIES EXPOSURE WARNING