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Day, Lawler Call For Federal Assistance for Asylum Seekers Arriving in Rockland
New City, NY – Lawmakers in Rockland County are calling on the federal government to provide more support for asylum seekers. Both sides, including protesters outside the Rockland County Office Building, agreed on the need for Washington to do more to help meet the needs of asylum seekers. County Executive Ed Day and Representative Michael…
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County Begins New School Safety Initiative
Districts Educated On New Stop-Arm Camera Program New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day hosted an Information Session on the County of Rockland’s new school bus safety program Wednesday at the Rockland County Fire Training Center for school leaders, both public and private. Every day in New York State, an estimated 50,000 drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting the lives and safety of…
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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: Civil & Human Rights Hall of Fame Reception CANCELED
The Rockland County Civil and Human Rights Hall of Fame Reception, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 28th, has been canceled due to an upcoming storm. The event, which was intended to honor former inductees, will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Massive 18-Car Pileup on Route 9W Blamed on Icy Conditions
A multi-vehicle pileup caused a New York highway to shut down, causing traffic delays and injuries on Monday morning. The incident occurred on route 9W in Fort Montgomery. According to authorities, a total of 18 vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, were involved in the collision. The cause of the pileup is still under investigation, but eyewitnesses…
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Rockland County COVID-19 Call Center Closing
NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the closure of the COVID-19 call center after 3 years in operation. The COVID-19 call centers’ last day of operation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023. After this date, residents can get COVID-19 information and make COVID-19 vaccine appointments by…
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Community Meeting to Discuss Possibility of Sound Barriers on NYS Thruway in West Nyack and Central Nyack
March 2nd 7-9pm West Nyack Firehouse 42 Strawtown Rd., West Nyack Call 845-639-2056 for more information.