2023 Press Releases

May 30, 2023
Rockland Repair Café to Be Held June 11th in Pomona

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]

May 30, 2023
Human Rights Commissioner Chiimbwe Named Member of Mid-hudson Hate & Bias Prevention Regional Council

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]

May 25, 2023
More Counties Declare State of Emergency

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]

May 25, 2023
County Mourns Death of Army Spc Zachary Zamot

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]

May 24, 2023
Rockland Celebrates Ems Week with Youth Competition & Awards Ceremony

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]

May 22, 2023
Statement from County Executive Ed Day in Response to Gov. Hochul's Comments

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

May 18, 2023
Rockland Update on State of Emergency Actions

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]

May 15, 2023
Rockland County Youth Bureau Seeks Handy People for Repair Café

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]

May 11, 2023
Rockland Granted Restraining Order Against Nyc

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]

May 10, 2023
Rockland, Orangetown Take Legal Action Against Orangeburg Hotel & Nyc

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]

May 8, 2023
Rockland Update on State of Emergency

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]

May 6, 2023
Rockland Declares State of Emergency

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]

May 5, 2023
New York City Must Not Bus Migrants to Rockland

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]

May 4, 2023
County Executive Day Outraged over Governor’s $229 Billion Budget

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]

May 4, 2023
May is National Bike Month

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]

April 25, 2023
25 Acres Preserved by Open Space Acquisition Program

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]

April 24, 2023
Correction Officer Civil Service Examination

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]

April 21, 2023
County Hosts First-ever Housing Forum

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]

April 18, 2023
County Executives Unite Against Plan to Dump Radioactive Waste into Hudson River

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]

April 15, 2023
County Brush Fire Update

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]

April 13, 2023
Statement on Holtec's Decision to Hault Expedited Dumping of Treated Water into the Hudson River

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]

April 10, 2023
Free Rabies Shots for Cats, Dogs, and Ferrets on Sunday, April 30, 2023

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]

April 5, 2023
Statement from County Executive Day

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

March 31, 2023
National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023

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]

March 31, 2023
Statement from County Executive & Human Rights Commissioner on Swastika Found in Local School

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]

March 31, 2023
County Presents First Woman of the Year Award

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]

March 24, 2023
Polio Detection in Local Wastewater

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]

March 22, 2023
Obc & Rci Inspect All Properties Owned by Lake St. Fire Landlord: Obc and Rci to Issue Hundreds of Violations

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]

March 21, 2023
Rockland Youth Bureau Seeks Employers for 2023 Youth Employment Program

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]

March 19, 2023
County Lights Up Red for Jared: County Buildings Illuminated Red March 19-26th for Jared Lloyd

– 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]

March 18, 2023
Office of Fire and Emergency Services Townhall on Flooding

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]

March 16, 2023
County Executive Day Congratulates Outgoing Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert

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

March 15, 2023
County Executive Ed Day Applauds Bipartisan Support by County Legislature Against Governor’s Medicaid Cost Shift

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]

March 15, 2023
Freedom Award Presented

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]

March 9, 2023
County Executive Delivers 2023 State of the County Address

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]

March 7, 2023
March 7 - Update on Spring Valley Fatal Fire

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]

March 6, 2023
Update on Spring Valley Fatal Fire

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]

March 3, 2023
County Executive Day, Congressman Lawler Highlight Local Immigration Impacts

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]

March 2, 2023
County Begins New School Safety Initiative

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]

February 23, 2023
Statement from County Executive Day on Train Accident

“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]

February 16, 2023
Buffalo Soldier Award Ceremony

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]

February 16, 2023
County Executive Day Sends Opposition Letter to Gov. Hochul on Housing Compact & Mta Financial Bail-out

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]

February 14, 2023
Office of Buildings & Codes One Year Anniversary

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]

February 10, 2023
Rockland County Launches Safe Streets Website

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]

February 10, 2023
Rockland County Youth Bureau Grants Available

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]

February 2, 2023
Youth Bureau Grants Available

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]

January 24, 2023
County Clerk's Databases Fully Restored

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]

January 20, 2023
Are You the Longest Married Couple in Rockland?

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]

January 13, 2023
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (erap) Ending

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]

January 9, 2023
County Executive Day Announces +$278,000 in Tourism Grants

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]

January 9, 2023
+14,000 Polio Vaccines Administered

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]