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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

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

New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials announced the launch of the “Rock-Solid Campaign” on Thursday, introducing a new countywide marketing and economic development initiative aimed at promoting Rockland as a destination for business investment, tourism, and community growth. The campaign was unveiled by Ed Day and Jenna Nazario during an announcement in New … [Read more...] about ROCK-SOLID CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IN ROCKLAND

Rockland County, N.Y. — President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Rockland County on Friday, May 22, for an official White House event alongside Congressman Mike Lawler, according to information confirmed Tuesday by regional officials and event organizers. The visit is expected to bring national political attention to Rockland County and the surrounding Hudson Valley … [Read more...] about Trump To Visit Rockland County Friday

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 related … [Read more...] about Questions Raised Over Transparency In County Legislature