New City, N.Y. — A school bus safety initiative developed in Rockland County has been incorporated into New York State law, creating a new process for handling school bus stop-arm camera violations and potentially changing how those cases are processed across the state. As part of New York's 2026 state budget, municipalities are now authorized to establish Traffic Camera … [Read more...] about School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law
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Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash
Pomona, N.Y. — An 8-year-old Pomona girl died following a bicycle accident Tuesday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief across Rockland County as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to emergency responders and local reports, the child, identified as Shaindel (Charlotte) Herzberg, was riding her bicycle in the Pomona … [Read more...] about Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash
Rockland Seeks More Support for Veterans With Dementia
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County lawmakers are urging federal and state officials to expand services for military veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and early-onset dementia, citing growing concerns about the long-term effects of combat-related blast exposure. The move comes after the Rockland County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution calling for … [Read more...] about Rockland Seeks More Support for Veterans With Dementia
H.E.R.R.O. Program Returns $771K to Volunteer Responders
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials announced that more than $771,000 in college tuition reimbursements has been distributed to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel through the County’s Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities (HERRO) Program since its launch in 2023. According to Rockland County Executive Ed Day and … [Read more...] about H.E.R.R.O. Program Returns $771K to Volunteer Responders
Rockland County to Increase Affordable Housing Efforts
White Plains, NY — Federal officials have announced a settlement agreement with Rockland County aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing and resolving longstanding allegations related to housing discrimination and zoning practices within the county. The agreement, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. … [Read more...] about Rockland County to Increase Affordable Housing Efforts