New City, NY - Rockland County Chief of Staff John Lyon, along with the Division of Environmental Resources, proudly presented the 26th County Executive's Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Jacob Tanenbaum during a ceremony held at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City. "I am thrilled to honor an individual who has been a hero and champion for the environment for … [Read more...] about Jacob Tanenbaum Named 2023 Outstanding Environmental Volunteer
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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 … [Read more...] about Rockland Achieves Increased Bond Rating of AA+
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 safeguarding against mosquito bites and maintaining … [Read more...] about First Human West Nile Virus Case Spurs Health Dept. Advisory
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, which began with a brutal, unprovoked attack … [Read more...] about Thousands Rally at Rockland County Courthouse in Support of Israel
Rockland Community College Responds to Reports of Possible Layoffs
The following was posted on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Rockland Community College. The original release is located on the Rockland Community College website. Original story regarding layoffs is here. RCC is facing a budget deficit, and we are working diligently to identify measures that will alleviate this deficit without compromising the academic integrity and … [Read more...] about Rockland Community College Responds to Reports of Possible Layoffs