Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Stay Safe: Rockland County Promotes Halloween Safety Tips
NEW CITY, NY – Halloween brings festivity for children, and the Rockland County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, provides practical tips for ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday. For parents and children venturing out on Halloween, here are some safety tips to consider: 1. Promote Safety and Visibility: Establish…
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Seven Arrested in “Operation Clean Streets” Drug Bust
Rockland County, NY – In a coordinated effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, following months of investigation into narcotics sales in several locations, announced the arrest of seven individuals. The operation, aptly named “Operation Clean Streets,” targeted alleged drug dealers in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Clarkstown, and the…
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Rockland Achieves Increased Bond Rating of AA+
Rating is one step from highest AAA rating. New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), a leading nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, assigned the bond rating of AA+ to the County’s general obligation bonds, reflecting the County’s six-year trend of balancing operations,…
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First Human West Nile Virus Case Spurs Health Dept. Advisory
NEW CITY, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health reports the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season in a resident of the county. The infected patient, aged over 50, resides in Clarkstown and has tested positive for the virus. The occurrence of this human case emphasizes the importance of…
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Thousands Rally at Rockland County Courthouse in Support of Israel
NEW CITY, NY – In light of the recent hostilities involving Israel and Hamas, the residents of New City, particularly the Jewish community in Rockland County, rallied together in a show of support for Israel. The event aimed to provide a platform for the community to express their concern and solidarity amidst the ongoing conflict,…
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[EXCLUSIVE] SUNY Rockland Faces Multi-Million Deficit, Announces Possible Layoffs
By Keith Shikowitz SUFFERN, NY – SUNY Rockland Community College (RCC) is confronting a significant financial challenge as it grapples with a budget deficit estimated in the millons. This alarming revelation emerges from an exclusive interview with several sources, who requested to not be named in this news article. In a recent event, the Annual…