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OCTOBER 24-30 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
Learn how to reduce children’s exposure to lead NEW CITY, NY, – During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert warn residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child’s health. Children under age 6 are…
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Opposing the Assembly’s “one-size-fits-all” Accessory Dwelling Legislation
The Upper Nyack Village Board joins Assemblyman Zebrowski, Senator Reichlin-Melnick, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, and Rockland County Executive Ed Day in opposing Assembly Bill 4854 regarding residential Accessory Dwelling Units. This legislation as proposed is a violation of Home Rule under the New York State Constitution. Home Rule provides that all zoning is delegated to the local…
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROMOTES #VaxtoSchool CAMPAIGN AT COVID-19 CLINICS
Gift Card incentive for youth ages 12-17 who receive Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine NEW CITY, NY, – The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces a collaboration with Governor Hochul’s #VaxToSchool initiative by bringing it to the upcoming Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 clinics. The program’s goal is to get more young people vaccinated to further curb the spread of COVID-19…
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ADDITIONAL FLU VACCINE CLINICS AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND IN THE COMMUNITY
Getting your flu shot now can lower your chances of getting the flu! NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that the Health Department has scheduled several flu (influenza virus) vaccine clinics for the 2021-2022 flu season. These clinics are for everyone 6 months and…
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Skoufis Tours Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks;Continues Push for Sebago Beach Reopening
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Senator José Serrano, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation; Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development; leadership from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation; and the Palisades Parks Conservancy for a tour…
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Ramapo recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Annual screenings can save your life. The Town of Ramapo wears pink to display the importance of being proactive with your health. Breast cancer is no respecter of persons; women and men alike suffer from this disease.