Press Releases
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May 21, 2026
Rockland County Backs Expanded Services For Veterans Suffering Early-Onset Dementia
Rockland County is standing behind veterans with a call for expanded federal and state services for men and women suffering the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries linked to modern warfare - including a growing wave of early-onset dementia among veterans of the first Gulf War era.
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May 8, 2026
Rockland County Legislature Recognizes May 2026 As ALS Awareness Month
ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive and terminal disease that affects mobility, speech, and ultimately the ability to breathe.
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May 8, 2026
Regan Development Corporation and Rockland Housing Action Coalition Selected to Redevelop Sain Building
Regan Development and Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) were selected to redevelop the roughly 3.69-acre Sain Building site at 18 New Hempstead Road, New City.
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May 8, 2026
County Legislature Honors Contributions Of Local Residents As Part Of National Nurses’ Week Celebration
The Rockland County Legislature is celebrating National Nurses Week by recognizing the contributions of four local residents who have long worked as nurses while also volunteering to better the community.
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April 29, 2026
Rockland County Legislature Shines A Light On Parkinson's Awareness
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul proudly joined Parkinsons Wellness Project NY Executive Director Susan Lust to shine a bright spotlight on Parkinson’s Awareness at the Health & Wellness Committee meeting.
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April 19, 2026
Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson Honors Bob Stien with Harriet D. Cornell Environmental Champion Award
Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson presented Bob Stien with the Harriet D. Cornell Environmental Champion Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.
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April 16, 2026
Rockland County Legislature Updates Home Improvement Contractors' Law
The Rockland County Legislature voted to approve a major update to the county’s Home Improvement Contractors’ Law, updating regulations that have seen few significant changes since 1984. The overhaul aligns Rockland’s rules with those used in Westchester County.
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April 11, 2026
Former Rockland County Legislator Denis Troy Remembered For His Public Service
The Rockland County Legislature acknowledges with sadness the passing of former County Legislator Denis Troy.
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April 10, 2026
Statement On The Passing of Congressman Eliot Engel
Issued by Legislators Paul Cleary, Beth Davidson, Thomas F. Diviny, Toney L. Earl, Joel Friedman, Lon M. Hofstein, Moshe Hopstein, Jay Hood Jr., Douglas J. Jobson, Will J. Kennelly, Jesse M. Malowitz, Aney Paul, Raymond W. Sheridan, Philip Soskin, Dana G. Stilley, Alden H. Wolfe & Itamar Yeger.
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March 20, 2026
County Implementing $3 Gas Sales Tax Cap
Rockland County government leaders have approved a measure to ease the burden of rising fuel costs by capping the amount of sales tax collected on gasoline.
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March 15, 2026
Recognizing National Nutrition Month
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul welcomed Michelle Kleinman of the Rockland County Health Department to the Special Committee on Health & Wellness to share an update on efforts to promote good nutrition throughout Rockland.
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March 11, 2026
Legislators Wolfe & Davidson: ‘Reopening Indian Point Would Move Us Backward’
Rockland County Legislators Alden H. Wolfe and Beth Davidson reject renewed calls by U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler and others to reopen the former Indian Point nuclear power plant, citing long-standing safety, health and environmental concerns shared by Rockland County residents and others.
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March 5, 2026
Celebrating Women's History Month
Legislators Aney Paul, Dana Stilley, Beth Davidson and Toney Earl recognized Nicole Hines, Dr. Nikita Krishnan, Brooke Malloy, and June Van Dunk for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
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February 18, 2026
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: Rockland County Legislators Earl, Stilley & Paul Honor Outstanding Community Leaders
Rockland County Legislators Earl, Stilley & Paul Honor Outstanding Community Leaders as part of its 2026 Black History Month celebration.
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February 17, 2026
Statement From Rockland County Legislators Toney L. Earl And Dr. Dana G. Stilley On The Passing Of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
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February 6, 2026
Statement From Rockland County Legislators On Racist Trope
We are outraged by the President’s sharing of a racist meme – and frankly, outrage doesn’t even begin to cover it.
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February 4, 2026
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
A Message from 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘆, chair of the Public Safety Committee, which is vetting the proposed new 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁 prior to its consideration by the full County Legislature:
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February 2, 2026
County Legislators, Advocates Share Details of Safety and Dignity for All Act
Rockland County Legislators Beth Davidson, Alden Wolfe, Dana Stilley, Paul Clear & Jesse Malowitz urged the County to protect our immigrant neighbors and law-abiding protesters alike as ICE continues to ramp up its activities and a new ICE detention facility has been proposed in Orange County.
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January 8, 2026
Rockland County Legislature Fills 2026 Leadership Posts
The Rockland County Legislature voted Thursday night to fill its leadership positions for 2026, reelecting Jay Hood Jr. to a fifth consecutive term as Chairman. Aney Paul was reelected Vice Chairwoman, and Phil Soskin was named Second Vice Chairman.
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December 29, 2025
Rockland County Legislators Hold Final 2025 Meeting
The Rockland County Legislature held its final meeting of 2025, fulfilling its obligations under county law by approving required tax rates and levies and advancing significant changes related to Rockland County Sewer District No. 1.