County Executive Ed Day announced an immediate hiring freeze for all positions within Rockland County Government. This measure in the latest step taken by the County Executive to mitigate the fiscal damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce a convenient way for residents to request a letter indicating the person is released from COVID-19 quarantine or isolation. These letters serve as confirmation that a person is no longer considered infected with or exposed to COVID-19 and may return to work or school. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced that the Department of Social Services will host online foster care information sessions at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources announce the re-opening of County Parks effective 6:00 AM, Friday, May 1, 2020, with the exception of H. Pierson Mapes Flat Rock Park in Hillburn which will remain closed for the foreseeable future. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the #YouthCanGetIt2 social media campaign to highlight COVID-19 prevention methods for teens and young adults. The Rockland County Department of Health and the United Way of Rockland spearheaded the Coronavirus Youth Committee to bring together youth-serving organizations and the teens and young adults they serve. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce an updated ‘Commissioner’s Standing Isolation Order’ (isolation order) for mandatory isolation related to COVID-19 to separate sick people from healthy people to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Director of Purchasing Paul Brennan and Director of Fire and Emergency Services Chris Kear update residents on the steps being taken to keep necessary supplies coming into Rockland County. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo requesting the closure of all State Parks within Rockland. The Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources closed all County Parks, effective 6:00 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. New Jersey has also closed all State Parks and Forests to the public. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development & Tourism Jeremy Schulman announce the 2nd informational session for Rockland Businesses and Nonprofits that will be livestreamed for viewing on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce two new ‘Commissioner’s Standing Quarantine Orders’ (precautionary and mandatory quarantine orders) related to COVID-19 to separate sick people from healthy people and prevent the spread of COVID-19. These orders also inform Healthcare Personnel (HCP) and Essential Personnel (EP) when they may return to work to help prevent staff shortages that would negatively impact the operation of healthcare facilities and essential businesses. [Read More]

As the spread of COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives, our communities and our businesses, many Rockland-based manufacturers are stepping up their efforts and working together to find new and innovative ways to minimize the impact this virus is having on our public health and the economy, locally and worldwide. [Read More]

These are difficult times and as we approach the Passover and Easter holidays we must once again rise to meet the challenges we all face. I understand the joy and peace that comes when we gather with our close friends and families but this year MUST be different. [Read More]

To curtail the rapid spreading of COVID-19 in Rockland County, County Executive Ed Day has announced that Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Ruppert has issued a new Public Health Order. The Order specifies criminal penalties associated with the violation of the common-sense social distancing and gathering prohibitions set forth by New York State Executive Order 202.10. This additional route of enforcement enhances the ability of law enforcement where groups or gatherings of more than 10 people are not complying with social distancing. [Read More]

New City, NY, - The Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources will be closing all County Parks, effective 6:00 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, for the foreseeable future. In order to protect the public’s health and safety due to the spread of the 2019 novel (new) Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources has closed all park facilities (trails, parking lots, boat ramps, restrooms, offices, playgrounds), and canceled all upcoming park events. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert remind residents that the Governor’s Orders to use social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19 are still in effect, even during the Passover (Pesach) and Easter holidays. New York State Governor, Andrew Cuomo, requires that all non-essential gatherings, including social events such as parties, weddings, and holiday celebrations, of individuals of any size for any reason, not including household members, are canceled or postponed. “Think twice about inviting anyone to your holiday meal except the people already living in your home. Your holiday celebration might be different this year, and that’s ok,” said Dr. Ruppert. [Read More]

Disappointed to say the least at the Governor’s briefing today. I spent a good part of the day yesterday, in addition to this morning, having what I thought were productive conversations with his senior staff. To blame the county for, “not understanding the law” on enforcement of large gatherings pursuant to the Governor’s emergency orders when our District Attorney and Sheriff cite the New York District Attorney’s Association written opinion that there is no enforceability, who likened the language in the orders as only “helpful hints” is completely inaccurate and disingenuous as we have raised this concern before. [Read More]

Statement from County Executive Ed Day [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert continue to inform employers in Rockland County about guidance for the end of an employees’ isolation due to COVID-19. [Read More]

Statement from County Executive Ed Day Regarding the Enforcement of Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders [Read More]

Statement from Rockland County Executive Ed Day on the Passing of Josef Neumann [Read More]