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WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN ROCKLAND COUNTY MOSQUITOES

First pool (group) of mosquitoes test positive this season NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the first pool, or group, of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in Rockland County has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Health. The infected … [Read more...] about WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN ROCKLAND COUNTY MOSQUITOES

KEEP COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT

NEW CITY, NY, - Very hot weather and humidity are forecast to continue this week. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert urge residents to take simple steps to stay cool and help prevent heat-related illnesses. "Every year, many people suffer from the adverse health effects of extreme heat. While summertime heat and … [Read more...] about KEEP COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT

Preparing your child emotionally for college

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

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

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