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
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Indian Point Debate Draws Opposition
New City, NY - Rockland County legislators are pushing back against renewed calls to reopen the former Indian Point nuclear power plant, arguing that the facility’s past safety concerns remain unresolved and that policymakers should focus instead on other energy options. In a press release issued Tuesday, March 11, Rockland County Legislators Alden H. Wolfe and Beth Davidson … [Read more...] about Indian Point Debate Draws Opposition
Daily Update: Dec 11, 2024 – Interview with Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, Rockland Green Gerald Damiani
Also available on Spotify - click here to listen to the episode Today's Sponsor: Topics covered during this episode: A text summary of the episode is available below. For more information on the programs specified, vist the Rockland Green website. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips and Rockland Green's Executive Director Gerald Damiani dropped into … [Read more...] about Daily Update: Dec 11, 2024 – Interview with Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, Rockland Green Gerald Damiani
Daily Update: Dec 9, 2024 – Interview with County Executive Ed Day
Also available on Spotify - click here to listen to the episode Today's Sponsor: ON TODAY'S PODCAST: INTERVIEW WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ED DAY Topics covered during this episode: Stay updated on Rockland’s latest stories by visiting Rockland News. More stories: This Week's Featured Event: Thanks for joining us on this week's edition of the Rockland … [Read more...] about Daily Update: Dec 9, 2024 – Interview with County Executive Ed Day
RC Legislature approves $876 million budget for 2025
The Rockland County Legislature has unanimously approved an $876 million budget for 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a 2 percent property tax reduction for residents. The budget also allocates increased funding for nonprofit organizations and introduces a $30 million countywide sidewalk initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety. Rockland County Executive Ed … [Read more...] about RC Legislature approves $876 million budget for 2025