I once again implore Governor Kathy Hochul to veto bills A04282 and S3505B, as I did in letters back in June and August, for what is clearly an attack on local elections. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri are asking residents to help spread holiday cheer to all of Rockland County’s foster children and children served by DSS, by donating new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, and clothing for the 7th Annual Toy and Clothing Drive which will begin Friday, November 24th and run through December 19th. [Read More]

On Tuesday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day & County Highway Superintendent Skip Vezzetti proudly held a ribbon cutting for the County’s brand-new highway facility located at 26 Scotland Hill Road, Chestnut Ridge. [Read More]

The New York State Comptroller's Office has given its approval to County Executive Ed Day's 2024 Proposed Budget. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day, and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri are proud to announce that for the 12th year in a row staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS) Children’s Services Unit will join with local Wendy’s locations in Nanuet and West Haverstraw on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, to celebrate National Adoption Month and to increase awareness of the need for foster families. [Read More]

Our hearts break over the passing of Lottie Swann-Crawford. Born and raised in Rockland, she was appointed Executive Director of the Rockland County Human Rights Commission in 1981. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day is please to announce that Rockland has officially been named a Clean Energy Community (CEC) by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) after completing four High Impact Actions within the CEC program and will receive a $5,000 Designation Grant. The four High Impact Actions completed are County Hosted Training - Clean Energy and Your Comprehensive Plan, County Hosted Training - Overview of the Model Solar Energy Law, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing – Authorize Open C-Pace Locally, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) - Projects. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. are proud to announce 24 Urban Green Space projects underway countywide including parks, gardens, and playgrounds. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center. Catholic Charities will once again be operating the Warming Center for up to 75 homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day announced that the Rockland Repair Café will take place on Saturday, November 4th from 10 am – 2 pm at Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Rd in New City. [Read More]

County Establishes “Home Rule Autonomy in Housing” Law [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Division of Environmental Resources will be closing nominations for the County’s revitalized Open Space Acquisition Program on November 1st. [Read More]

On Tuesday New York Supreme Court Justice Thomas Zugibe granted the County of Rockland’s request for a Preliminary Injunction against the City of New York and Mayor Eric Adams and the Armoni Hotel, prohibiting the City from proceeding with their plan to turn the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg into a shelter for 340 migrants. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat are proud to announce that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), a leading nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, has assigned AA+ bond rating to the County’s general obligation bonds, reflecting the County’s six-year trend of balancing operations, improving liquidity and reserves, controlled spending practices, and more. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day marked Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring four local Latino leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Rockland. [Read More]

My administration extends sincere condolences to all the innocent lives lost in terrorist attacks in Israel Saturday. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has signed a new Emergency Order in response to the City of New York’s latest scheme to unload its failed homeless and Sanctuary City policies by exporting its homeless residents across the state to make room for migrants. [Read More]

Rockland County Chief of Staff John Lyon and the Division of Environmental Resources presented the 26th County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Jacob Tanenbaum during a ceremony at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day unveiled his proposed 2024 $870 million budget at the Robert Yeager Health Complex in New City Monday, which includes a 2% County Property Tax cut. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day is announcing two staffing changes which will take effect Monday October 2, 2023. Jim Elcik, Director of Consumer Protection, is retiring and will be replaced by current Principal Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Von Ronn. Elcik was first named Director of Consumer Protection in January 2019 [Read More]

Once again the City of New York blindsided counties late-Tuesday with another scheme to unload its failed homeless and Sanctuary City policies, by exporting its homeless residents to be backfilled with migrants. [Read More]

The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) is issuing a $23,000 fine to Schloima Koppel, the same landlord housing 31 people in a New City single-family property, resulting from 32 violations found at Koppel’s Spring Valley rental at 8 W. Funston Street. [Read More]

As students return to class, County Executive Ed Day and Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Kear encourage volunteer fire and emergency medical responders to apply for the County’s college tuition reimbursement programs. [Read More]

As a former first responder I do not agree with the sentencing given to the two people responsible for the Evergreen Court deadly blaze not facing any jail time for their reckless and felonious behavior. [Read More]

As a former first responder I am compelled to reiterate my statement from back in June, ahead of tomorrow’s sentencing, emphasizing my support for the wishes of the Lloyd and Hurston families who both feel they are not receiving the justice they deserve in this matter. As the court record to date indicates, the two people responsible for this deadly blaze will not face any jail time for their reckless and felonious behavior. [Read More]

The New York State Thruway Authority announced Friday that all southbound lanes south of Exit 12 in West Nyack will be closed early Saturday to remove a badly damaged portion of the South Broadway overpass that was damaged by a tractor trailer on August 31. [Read More]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day is calling for nominations of Hispanic residents and/or business owners making significant contributions to our community. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Division of Environmental Resources are proud to announce applications are being accepted for the County’s revitalized Open Space Acquisition Program. [Read More]

Our hearts break for the three innocent people slaughtered in what law enforcement has indicated to be a racially motivated shooting, carried out by a 21-year-old gunman who opened fire inside a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day sent a letter Friday to Governor Kathy Hochul, criticizing Mayor Eric Adams for filing court documents to export his migrant crisis to other localities. [Read More]

I’m relieved that Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Save the Hudson Bill (S6893/A7208) bill into law, effectively stopping Holtec from dumping 1 million gallons of toxic waste into the Hudson River. [Read More]

In Observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is rolling out a new campaign to empower parents with information on immunizing their children against harmful diseases such as Polio, Measles, and Pertussis, among others. [Read More]

A newly publicized letter from the State of New York on behalf of Governor Kathy Hochul regarding the migrant crisis underscores and acknowledges a long list of conflicts the County of Rockland has raised since this entire issue first surfaced back in May. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day is happy to announce that six school districts have officially opted into the Rockland County School Bus Safety program including Pearl River UFSD, Nanuet UFSD, North Rockland CSD, Clarkstown CSD, Suffern CSD, and Nyack UFSD. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health reminds residents that hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October. [Read More]

This week all hotels in Rockland received letters from the County of Rockland reminding them the new Emergency Order remains active in response to the City of New York’s discriminatory program to establish unlawful city shelters in the County. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Kear distributed some of the first college scholarships to emergency responders this week. [Read More]

I firmly believe a case that is about Rockland should be adjudicated and decided by judges elected by Rockland residents – which now thanks to this decision it will be. [Read More]

I am pleased to share that the MTA has listened to our concerns and will not raise West of Hudson fares. [Read More]

This week the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes and Center for Rockland Codes Investigations came across another unlawfully converted firetrap; a 2-family home in the Village of Spring Valley with 25 beds. [Read More]

The County of Rockland is pleased to announce the reopening of several major roads less than 48 hours after Sunday’s severe storm that caused significant damage to our community. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and the Division of Environmental Resources are now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award. [Read More]

Rockland County residents face the highest level of transit inequity in the MTA region including a transit desert that forces more than 60% of our residents to drive into the city because they have no other way to get there. [Read More]

On Tuesday County Executive Ed Day sent the attached letter to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to veto bills passed seemingly in the dead of night, without any involvement or input from hardworking taxpayers, by New York State lawmakers that would detrimentally impact local elections. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day sent a letter Wednesday to Governor Kathy Hochul, criticizing Mayor Eric Adams for his unfounded claims that the City of New York does not have the capacity to care for individuals being relocated in his decompression strategy. [Read More]

The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day encourage residents and commuters to share their comments with the MTA about the proposed fare and toll increases to West of Hudson lines. [Read More]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is being criticized by a New York City Councilman for not utilizing the city’s public and supportive housing units as the migrant crisis continues to unfold. [Read More]

Sadly, this is a regrettable situation. As it stands now, the plea agreement in this matter is unacceptable to the families of those involved, unacceptable to our volunteer firefighters, and therefore is certainly unacceptable to me. [Read More]

As a former first responder I am appalled at the fact that the Lloyd and Hurston families will not get the justice they deserve, as the reports are indicating the two people responsible for this deadly blaze will likely not face any jail time for their reckless and felonious behavior. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has signed a new Emergency Order in response to the City of New York’s discriminatory program to establish unlawful city shelters in Rockland County. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Social Services (RCDSS) is pleased to highlight local organizations that are donating their services to children who are served by RCDSS. [Read More]

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, a New York State Supreme Court Judge granted a petition by the County of Rockland to prohibit the City of New York from transporting individuals to ANY location to be used as a shelter in Rockland. [Read More]

This lawsuit is just the latest attempt by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to distract from his uncoordinated and poorly planned decompression strategy. It also shows, once again, that NYC has no interest in meaningful communication or collaboration with municipalities outside of the city. [Read More]

Today, my office received the decision of the Federal Court staying the Local Emergency Order seeking to require New York City to engage with me regarding the City’s “decompression” strategy deporting asylum seekers from the City to Rockland County. My administration is considering all legal options including an appeal of the decision. While the decision prevents the use of the Local Emergency Order unless the decision is reversed, the court’s order has no impact on the existing Temporary Restraining Orders issued by the State court judges and does not allow the City to operate a shelter in Rockland County. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day is pleased to announce that the Pearl River School District has officially begun enforcement and ticketing drivers passing school bus stop signs under the Rockland County School Bus Safety program. [Read More]

A New York Supreme Court Judge Thursday extended and reaffirmed the Temporary Restraining Order against the City of New York’s shelter program. This extension continues to prohibit the City from transforming hotels and motels in the County of Rockland into shelters. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day sent a letter Thursday to Governor Kathy Hochul, criticizing her lack of action against Mayor Eric Adams for his uncoordinated decompression strategy. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day announced that the Rockland Repair Café will take place Sunday, June 11 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona. [Read More]

The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day congratulate our County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe for being named a member of the Mid-Hudson Hate & Bias Prevention Regional County. [Read More]

So far 36 out of 57 counties outside of New York City, along with two towns, have declared State of Emergencies over the irreparable harm that would be caused by Mayor Eric Adams attempting to transform hotels and motels across the state into homeless shelters. The latest municipalities announcing declarations include Albany, Delaware, and Columbia counties. [Read More]

The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day send prayers and condolences to family, friends, and service members for the passing of a local brother-in-arms. [Read More]

Rockland County recognizes and celebrates our EMS providers and agencies during National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 21-27, 2023. Here in Rockland, the County EMS Office held their Annual Youth Squad EMS Competition followed by an Awards Ceremony where EMS providers were recognized for their outstanding contribution to their EMS agencies, their communities and the County as a whole. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day releases the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul accusing municipalities of enacting bigoted policies. [Read More]

It’s approaching two weeks since Rockland County Executive Ed Day declared a State of Emergency to safeguard the County from the irreparable harm by the City of New York’s plan to house 340 migrants in a makeshift shelter inside Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg. [Read More]

The Rockland County Youth Bureau is seeking volunteer Repair Coaches for the 2023 Spring Repair Café, scheduled for Sunday, June 11th at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona. [Read More]

On Thursday the County of Rockland was granted a Temporary Restraining Order in New York Supreme Court against the City of New York and Mayor Eric Adams, prohibiting the City from proceeding with their plan to turn the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg into a shelter for 340 migrants. [Read More]

On Wednesday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Orangetown Town Supervisor announced additional enforcement actions executed against the Armoni Inn & Suites Hotel in Orangeburg and the City of New York. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day briefed the media and public Monday on the declared State of Emergency in response to the City of New York planning to house about 340 adult males in Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months followed by attempted integration into the County. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has declared a State of Emergency in response to the City of New York planning on housing about 340 adult males in Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months followed by attempted integration into the County. The County informed New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday that Rockland would not allow this plan to stand and has enacted this State of Emergency in direct response. [Read More]

Local officials including Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri are calling on New York City to not bus migrants to Rockland which is already seeing a strain to schools, food pantries, housing, and social services due to an increasing number of undocumented individuals resettling in Rockland. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day blasts Governor Kathy Hochul and complicit New York State lawmakers for shorting counties with plans to stop sharing federal Medicaid savings with local governments. [Read More]

It’s National Bike Month! Did you know that in Rockland County, all cyclists, must wear a bike helmet, regardless of age? Wearing a helmet that fits right every time you ride is the single most effective way to prevent a head injury from a bicycle crash. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. announced the first three parcels purchased and preserved under the County’s Open Space Acquisition Program since its revival in 2020. The three parcels acquired and announced Tuesday apprised of 25 acres include 1015 and 1019 Route 45 in Pomona and 20 New Valley Road in New City. [Read More]

The County of Rockland Personnel Department is now accepting applications from candidates interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement as a correction officer in Rockland County. The application filing deadline for the Civil Service position of Correction Officer is May 15, 2023. Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website to complete a training and experience questionnaire that must be completed between June 1 to June 30, 2023. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Community Development Director Alexandra Obremski, and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe hosted the first-ever Rockland County Housing Forum Friday with developers, real estate professionals, municipal leaders, and not-for-profits to strategize how to overcome Rockland’s housing challenges. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day joined forces with Westchester, Ulster Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster County Executives hoping to permanently put an end to Holtec's plan to dump toxic waste into the Hudson River. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and County Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Kear confirm Route 9W will remain closed through Sunday afternoon due to falling trees and rocks from Friday’s countywide brush fires. [Read More]

I’m relieved to hear reports from Federal lawmakers that Holtec has canceled their expedited plan to dump 1 million gallons of toxic waste into the Hudson River in early May. [Read More]

The Rockland County Department of Health announces free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents by appointment only on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona. [Read More]

Statement on Holtec’s Decision to Expedite Dumping of Treated Water into the Hudson River [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the start of National Public Health Week from Monday, April 3 to Sunday, April 9. This annual celebration week is sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA). This year’s theme, “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health: Feeling like we belong, being a part of our communities, and fostering cultural connections,” raises awareness about how we can make our communities healthier, safer, and stronger when we support and stay engaged with one another. [Read More]

I am appalled and angered by this abhorrent vandalism once again surfacing in our beautiful County. Words matter and hateful language such as this is an insult to the people of Rockland. Any act of hate is an insult to our entire County and will not be tolerated and I am confident school officials will get to the bottom of whoever is responsible. [Read More]

In honor of Women’s History Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe presented the first-ever Woman of the Year award Thursday to a modern-day female trailblazer in Rockland County. [Read More]

This week the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) confirmed the presence of poliovirus in local wastewater for the first time since October. [Read More]

The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) and the Department of Health Center for Rockland Codes Investigations (RCI) have spent the past two weeks inspecting all properties owned by Jacob Jeremias, his wife Etsy Jeremias, and properties under his corporation, 7 Ohio LLC. Jacob Jeremias owns 118 S. Lake Street, which was the site of a recent fatal fire that resulted in 5 deaths. [Read More]

The Rockland County Youth Bureau is seeking employers from the private sector, local government, and not-for-profit agencies to participate in the 2023 Youth Employment Program. Rockland County employers willing to hire young people through the program will benefit by hiring enthusiastic, hard-working employees and will be reimbursed 100% of their salaries. [Read More]

– In tribute of fallen volunteer firefighter Jared Lloyd, the County of Rockland’s Allison Paris Building on New Hempstead Rd. in New City and Building A in the Pomona Health Complex off Route 45 will be lit red for the “Light Rockland Red for Jared” event next week in Rockland County. [Read More]

The Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services is hosting a townhall for residents and municipalities to understand what can be done in the face of changing conditions and defend against the threat of flood hazards. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day congratulates Rockland County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert who is stepping down this month. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day applauds the bipartisan support from the Rockland County Legislature in a recently signed resolution against the elimination of Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (eFMAP) which would require the 57 counties to spend at least $280 million more in the State of New York’s FY 2024. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized a female veteran with a Freedom Award Wednesday. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day highlighted the incredible work of Rockland County Government employees and the continued growth of Rockland’s economy Wednesday evening in the 2023 State of the County Address. The County Executive spoke from the chambers of the Rockland County Legislature to Commissioners, Department Heads, employees, elected officials, and residents of Rockland. [Read More]

On Monday the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) inspected 120 and 122 S. Lake Street in the Village of Spring Valley owned by Jacob Jeremias, who also owns 118 S. Lake Street the site of Saturday’s fatal fire. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and other local officials provided an update Saturday on a fatal fire in the Village of Spring Valley that had 5 confirmed fatalities, including 2 minors, and 5 people rushed to the hospital. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Congressman Mike Lawler shed light on local immigration impacts in schools, food pantries, housing, and social services in Rockland. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

“Today a truck delivery turned into one driver’s worst nightmare when their tractor trailer got stuck waiting at a light in Haverstraw on the train tracks, directly in the path of an oncoming train. Luckily that driver was able to get out before the train struck the trailer and no one was hurt. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized two local veterans for their outstanding service during a special ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Thursday, February 16. [Read More]

On Wednesday Rockland County Executive Ed Day sent Governor Kathy Hochul an opposition letter on Housing Compact mandates and MTA bail-out plan, which was also cc’d to all New York State elected officials representing Rockland County districts. [Read More]

On Tuesday Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Office of Buildings & Codes (OBC) Director Ed Markunas provided an update on the work and challenges of assuming control of the Village of Spring Valley Building Department as ordered by New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) effective February 14, 2022. [Read More]

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the launching of the new Rockland County Safe Streets website. Visit the new website at https://rocklandsafestreets.org/ for pedestrian and bicyclist safety information and other resources. The website was created with funding from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) to inform and engage residents in Rockland County about pedestrian and bicyclist safety issues, New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law, and to promote behavior change to reduce injuries and fatalities. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and Youth Bureau Assistant Director Gabriella Marano-Holahan are pleased to announce that the Rockland County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications from all not-for-profit and municipal agencies who wish to apply for 2023 Youth Sports and Education Opportunity funding. Applicants must provide sports or physical fitness activities to Rockland County youth ages 6-17. The funding term for these grants is January 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day is pleased to announce that the Rockland County Youth Bureau is beginning its Request for Proposal (RFP) process for all not-for profit and municipal agencies who wish to apply for 2023 Youth Development Program (YDP) funding. The Youth Bureau administers New York State Office of Children & Family Services YDP funding to promote positive youth development, increase youth developmental assets, and decrease juvenile delinquency through direct services to young people. The funding year for 2023 will be a 9-month funding year covering January 1st, 2023 - September 30th, 2023. [Read More]

The County of Rockland has been notified that Cott Systems, Inc., the software administrator for the Rockland County Clerk’s office, has fully restored public access to the County Clerk's online databases. [Read More]

For the first-time ever, the County of Rockland is celebrating love within our community by honoring the longest-married couples calling our County home. [Read More]

The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is permanently closing and the deadline to submit applications is 9:00 p.m., January 20th. After that, applications will no longer be accepted. [Read More]

County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Lucy Redzeposki announced $278,000 – more than ever before - in grants to 29 organizations promoting tourism in Rockland Monday. [Read More]

As of Monday, January 9, 2023, 14,071 polio vaccines have been administered in Rockland since a confirmed case of Polio was detected in a local resident. [Read More]