The three-month licensing program will help to fill an ongoing paramedic shortage in the region and set unemployed and underemployed workers on the path to a new career. Suffern, N.Y. (December 2, 2021) Rockland Community College (RCC) hosted a press conference on Tuesday, November 30 in the Nelson Mandela Room of the Student Union Building to announce a new Emergency … [Read more...] about Rockland Community College Announces New EMT-B Training Program in Partnership with Rockland Paramedic Service, The Workforce Development Board of Rockland County, and Rockland Works Career Center
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Nat. Weather Svc. Forecast for Rockland / Lower Hudson Valley – Friday, Dec. 3, 2021
Click here for Mark Hanok’s long-range winter weather forecast 2021-2022 (video version). Print-summary of Hanok’s long-range forecast 2021-2022 (PDF). … [Read more...] about Nat. Weather Svc. Forecast for Rockland / Lower Hudson Valley – Friday, Dec. 3, 2021
Annual DSS Toy and Clothing Drive Begins
Pomona, NY, – It’s that time of year again and we are hoping to spread holiday spirit to all of Rockland County’s foster children and children served by the Department of Social Services (DSS). Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner Joan Silvestri of DSS announce that the County is accepting new, unwrapped toys, gifts and clothing during its 5th Annual Toy … [Read more...] about Annual DSS Toy and Clothing Drive Begins
Rockland Officials Continue Investigation into Devastating Fire at Pearl River Shopping Center
No official cause yet in the Pearl River fire that took out three businesses in a Middletown Road shopping center Sunday night and Monday. Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny spoke with people at the scene, and says some believe the fire started underneath Dollar General and Dunkin’ Donuts in the underground gun firing range known as “RISE”… Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco says local … [Read more...] about Rockland Officials Continue Investigation into Devastating Fire at Pearl River Shopping Center
Rockland County Legislature Approves 2022’s County Budget, No Property Tax Increases, Program Cuts or Layoffs
Rockland County legislators voted last night 15-1 to amend and approve next year’s County Budget with no property tax increases, program cuts or layoffs. District 12 Legislator Charles Falciglia was the only “no” vote. District 16 Legislator Vince Tyer was absent. In a statement, the legislature said they eliminated the Motor Vehicle Tax and gave a new Gun Violence Prevention … [Read more...] about Rockland County Legislature Approves 2022’s County Budget, No Property Tax Increases, Program Cuts or Layoffs