Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Health Officials Warn Residents as Tick Season Intensifies Across Hudson Valley
NEW CITY, N.Y. — With warmer weather drawing more people outdoors, the Rockland County Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against ticks and tick-borne illnesses as activity increases across the Hudson Valley region. Health officials said ticks are most active during the spring, summer and early fall, and the risk of exposure…
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County Launches Festival to Boost Tourism During World Cup
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials have announced the launch of the Global Rhythms Summer Festival, a countywide cultural celebration aimed at attracting visitors and boosting local economic activity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The multi-event festival will feature live entertainment, food, cultural activities and public match-viewing experiences in several downtown communities across…
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Rockland Urges Safe Cycling, Shared Road Awareness
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are urging residents to practice safe cycling and responsible driving as part of Bicycle Awareness Month, emphasizing that roadway safety depends on cooperation between motorists and bicyclists. County officials said the campaign comes amid continued concerns over bicycle-related crashes across Rockland County. According to the Traffic Safety Statistical…
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$1 Million Settlement Announced for North Rockland Businesses Impacted by CHPE Construction
Local business retailers along 9W reportedly suffered many millions more in losses last summer. Settlement reflects increase in relief from original $100k offer. By Tom Ossa, Correspondent STONY POINT, N.Y. — Local, county, and federal officials joined small business owners Tuesday at Stony Point Town Hall to announce a $1 million settlement from the Champlain…
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WorkSmart Business Bootcamp at Dominican University on Wednesday 4/29/26 – Keynote John Catsimatidis WABC
BLAUVELT, NY — The 4th annual WorkSmart Business Bootcamp will be held Wednesday, April 29, at 8:30 a.m. at Dominican University, inside the Lawrence Room at Rosary Hall. The morning program is geared toward Rockland County’s many startup, SMB and veteran business owners – and will feature a keynote address by billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis,…
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Questions Raised Over Transparency In County Legislature
New City, NY — Concerns about government transparency in Rockland County have been brought into public view following a recent letter criticizing the availability and timeliness of official legislative records. The letter, submitted by a local resident and circulated in a regional business journal, focuses on delays in posting meeting minutes and other public documents…