Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Office of Consumer Protection Director Kimberly Von Ronn have issued a warning about an uptick in imposter scams targeting individuals during the holiday season. These scams, where criminals pose as trusted individuals or organizations to steal money or personal information, have become a significant threat during this time of year. The … [Read more...] about Imposter Scams on the Rise During Holiday Season: Rockland Residents Urged to Stay Alert
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Rockland County Upgraded to Drought Warning: Residents Urged to Conserve Water
New City, NY – The State of New York has upgraded the Hudson Valley region, including Rockland County, from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning, the second of four drought advisory levels: watch, warning, emergency, and disaster. While Rockland County's water sources are not currently in immediate danger, prolonged dry conditions have raised concerns about future water … [Read more...] about Rockland County Upgraded to Drought Warning: Residents Urged to Conserve Water
Rockland County and Wendy’s Celebrate 13 Years of Partnership for National Adoption Month
Rockland County is marking its 13th year of collaboration with local Wendy’s restaurants to raise awareness for National Adoption Month and highlight the need for foster families. County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced that on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS) … [Read more...] about Rockland County and Wendy’s Celebrate 13 Years of Partnership for National Adoption Month
Stay Safe This Thanksgiving: Cooking Safety Tips from the Rockland County Department of Health
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and enjoying delicious meals, but it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In fact, Thanksgiving sees more than three times the daily average of cooking-related fire incidents, with unattended cooking being the primary cause of these fires and related … [Read more...] about Stay Safe This Thanksgiving: Cooking Safety Tips from the Rockland County Department of Health
Rockland Corrections Officer arrested for child sex abuse material
A Rockland County corrections officer has been arrested on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. Daniel Dworkin, 44 of Valley Cottage, a correctional officer Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail, was arrested by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on November 21, 2024, and charged with fifty -one (51) counts of promoting a sexual … [Read more...] about Rockland Corrections Officer arrested for child sex abuse material