Rockland County, NY – On the anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel, Rockland County Executive Ed Day issued a powerful statement commemorating the over 1,200 innocent lives lost during the horrific assault by Hamas, marking the deadliest massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust. "One year ago, over 1,200 innocent lives were tragically taken in Israel … [Read more...] about Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel: Statement from County Executive Ed Day
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Bill Weber’s Absence from NAACP Forum Draws Sharp Criticism
Rockland County, NY – State Senator Bill Weber is facing significant backlash after choosing not to attend the NAACP’s annual pre-election forum on October 10, 2024. The event, a longstanding opportunity for candidates to engage with voters, will feature key figures like Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, but Weber’s refusal to participate has sparked outrage among the community and … [Read more...] about Bill Weber’s Absence from NAACP Forum Draws Sharp Criticism
County Wins State Election Law Case Against New York State
NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach announced a legal victory for the County of Rockland against the State of New York. The lawsuit challenged a state law that would have required local elections to be held only in even-numbered years, cutting the terms of all county officials by one year—a move that violated the local charter and risked … [Read more...] about County Wins State Election Law Case Against New York State
Clarkstown Central School District Bond Approved
Clarkstown, NY, October 8, 2024 — The Clarkstown Central School District’s 2024 Bond Referendum was overwhelmingly approved by voters on Tuesday, receiving 1,600 "yes" votes, which accounted for 79.09% of the total vote. The $110 million capital improvements project will address essential upgrades, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), window, flooring, … [Read more...] about Clarkstown Central School District Bond Approved
RCC Highlights Overwhelming Participation in National Student Success Model
Suffern, NY, October 9, 2024 — Rockland Community College (RCC) today celebrated the success and expansion of the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program, a transformative initiative designed to boost student retention, completion rates, and narrow opportunity gaps. Joined by state and local lawmakers, students, and SUNY officials, RCC leaders … [Read more...] about RCC Highlights Overwhelming Participation in National Student Success Model