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
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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
Trump and Lawler Put Rockland County NY on National Stage
By Thomas Brady, with assistance of Rockland News Staff SUFFERN, N.Y. — President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Rockland Community College on Friday placed Rockland County at the center of a national political and economic debate, as the president appeared alongside Congressman Mike Lawler to promote tax relief, praise local supporters and highlight several Hudson Valley … [Read more...] about Trump and Lawler Put Rockland County NY on National Stage
Rockland County Urges Expanded Care for Veterans Facing Early-Onset Dementia
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County Legislature has unanimously approved a resolution calling for expanded federal and state support for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and early-onset dementia linked to military service. The measure urges the United States Congress, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and New York state officials to increase funding for … [Read more...] about Rockland County Urges Expanded Care for Veterans Facing Early-Onset Dementia