Albany, NY – The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation this week sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham that will help expand health benefits for volunteer firefighters. The legislation, when approved by the Assembly and enacted by the governor, will make permanent the long-standing law covering disability determinations for volunteer firefighters due to … [Read more...] about Harckham Bill Helping to Guarantee Health Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters Passes in Senate
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Blood Drive February 23rd in Spring Valley
There will be a Blood Drive at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley on Thursday, February 23rd from 1 to 6pm on the third floor in the Fielding Room. To schedule an appointment, call 845-352-5700 x244 or visit finkelsteinlibrary.org/adult-classes. All blood donors during the month of February not only will receive a $10 Amazon gift card via … [Read more...] about Blood Drive February 23rd in Spring Valley
Rockland County Launches Safe Streets Website
NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the launching of the new Rockland County Safe Streets website. Visit the new website at https://rocklandsafestreets.org/ for pedestrian and bicyclist safety information and other resources. The website was created with funding from the New York State Governor’s … [Read more...] about Rockland County Launches Safe Streets Website
Celebrating All Types of Love
A reminder to reap the health benefits of self-care and self-love this Valentine’s Day (ROCKLAND COUNTY) February 10, 2023 – We all know Valentine’s Day centers on romantic love: gifts of roses, chocolates, flowers, and fancy dinners are all on display at this time of year, helping us celebrate the special someone we are happy to have in our lives. But it’s also a … [Read more...] about Celebrating All Types of Love
Rockland’s Warming Center Offers a Safe Comfortable Space for Those in Need
Rockland County’s Warming Center is operated by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland, in partnership with the Rockland County Department of Social Services and is open now through April. The Center has space for up to 75 homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona. The Center remains open each night regardless of the temperature and … [Read more...] about Rockland’s Warming Center Offers a Safe Comfortable Space for Those in Need