What has happened to local news coverage is both obvious and distressing with continuing cuts to staffing having a noticeable effect here in Rockland and around the Hudson Valley. I support the efforts of local journalists at the Journal News, Times Herald-Record and Poughkeepsie Journal in forming a union to fight for fair wages and a seat at the decision-making table. As … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive Ed Day: ‘I Support the Hudson Valley News Guild’
Statement from County Executive Ed Day: ‘I Support the Hudson Valley News Guild’
THIS SUMMER BE TICK-FREE TO PREVENT TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES
NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that as you spend time outside this summer, be sure to protect yourself from tick bites. The risk and incidence of Lyme and other tickborne diseases persist and will rise, as it does every summer. "A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme … [Read more...] about THIS SUMMER BE TICK-FREE TO PREVENT TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES
Tonight and This Weekend Only-Rockland Shakespeare Company Giving Live Performance of Complete Works of Shakespeare in 90 Minutes at RCC
Rockland Shakespeare Company is proud to present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged!) For one night only, for their 24th season, three members of the Rockland Shakespeare Company will give a special live performance where they will attempt to tackle the entirety of the complete works of William Shakespeare in only 90 minutes! This performance will … [Read more...] about Tonight and This Weekend Only-Rockland Shakespeare Company Giving Live Performance of Complete Works of Shakespeare in 90 Minutes at RCC
Assemblymember Paulin & Senator Reichlin-Melnick host press conference on Early Intervention Services legislation: Supporting Critical Services for Babies and Toddlers & Saving Taxpayers Millions
WHITE PLAINS, NY - Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick were joined on Thursday, July 15th by state, county and local government officials, child health advocates and providers, and good government advocates to discuss the millions in savings to taxpayers and huge improvements to Early Intervention children’s services created by their bill A5339/S5560A … [Read more...] about Assemblymember Paulin & Senator Reichlin-Melnick host press conference on Early Intervention Services legislation: Supporting Critical Services for Babies and Toddlers & Saving Taxpayers Millions
National Night Out to take place August 3rd
National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd, from 4 to 7pm at Palisades Credit Union Park. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law … [Read more...] about National Night Out to take place August 3rd