Towns of Rockland County, NY
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$30 Million Surplus Discovered in East Ramapo Central School District Raises Accountability Questions
SUFFERN, NY – The East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) in Rockland County is at the center of controversy following the revelation of a $30 million budget surplus. The unexpected financial turnaround was disclosed by external auditors at a school board meeting, countering previous claims of a $20 million deficit and sparking demands for accountability.…
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MTA Approves Governor Kathy Hochul’s $9 Congestion Pricing Plan Amid Rockland Commuter Objections
NYACK, NY – The NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has approved New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to implement congestion pricing in Manhattan, marking the first such initiative in the United States. Scheduled to take effect on January 5, the plan introduces a $9 daytime toll for passenger vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th…
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Rockland Bids Farewell to Fallen NYS Parks and Community Hero, Dariel Vasquez
Note: This is an ongoing story. Additional information will be added to this post over the course of Monday 11/18/2024. HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A somber gathering took place at St. Peter’s Church on Monday as family, friends, coworkers, classmates, teammates and community members bid farewell to Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide…
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Fire in Rockland Lake Area Reported 90% Contained
CONGERS, NY – Rockland County emergency services have made significant progress in containing a brush fire in the Rockland Lake area. Officials report that the fire is now 90% contained, with no immediate threat to the public. The blaze, which started earlier today, prompted a swift and coordinated response from local fire departments and emergency…
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Rockland County to Host Information Sessions on Housing Discrimination
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe invite the public to attend Information Sessions on Housing Discrimination. These sessions aim to educate residents on identifying housing discrimination and understanding the steps to take if they believe they have been victimized. Event Details: The sessions will provide…
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32 Acres Acquired for Rockland County’s Open Space Preservation Program
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann have announced the preservation of the historic DePew House and its surrounding 32.2 acres through the County’s Open Space Acquisition Program. Located at 101 Old Rt. 304 in New City, the property includes a historic sandstone house, a barn, and forested wetlands. The purchase, totaling…