Press Releases
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September 15, 2024
Rockland County Legislature Recognizes Sheriffs’ Week & Contributions Of Rockland Sheriff’s Officers & Staff
In honor of New York State Sheriffs’ Week, the Rockland County Legislature has recognized the many contributions of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, including the Police, Civil, Corrections and Communications Divisions.
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September 13, 2024
Statement By Rockland County Legislator Toney L. Earl Regarding False & Racist Attacks on Haitians
“I stand with my Haitian neighbors because I know of their many ongoing contributions and achievements. My neighbors are wonderful people and are just as important and valued as anyone else in the United States of America.”
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September 11, 2024
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul Offers Remarks On 23rd Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Attacks
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul offered the following remarks during Rockland County’s Memorial Service at the Sept. 11 Memorial at Haverstraw Bay County Park.
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September 4, 2024
Legislator Wieder Recognizes Local Volunteers Who Found Boy Lost In Arizona National Forest
Legislator Wieder Recognized Local Volunteers Who Found Boy Lost In Arizona National Forest.
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August 29, 2024
Legislator Paul Recognizes Summer Reading Program Participants
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul’s 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge included 16 participants who read a minimum of five books – and by doing so, likely helped avoid the “Summer Slide.”
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August 6, 2024
County Legislature Adopts Law To Provide Financial Assistance To Families Of Fallen Volunteer Firefighters, EMS & Auxiliary Police Members
Rockland County legislators voted unanimously tonight to create a new program that will provide grants of up to $1 million to the dependents of volunteer firefighters, EMS and Auxiliary Police members who are killed in the line of duty.
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August 6, 2024
Rockland County Legislature Approves Firearm Warning Labels
As gun violence remains the number-one killer of children in the United States and continues to shatter lives here in Rockland County, the County Legislature voted unanimously tonight to require warning labels to be posted wherever firearms are sold in the county.
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July 26, 2024
Legislator Paul: Leadership Program Can Help Youth Improve Communication Skills & Chanes For Success In Classroom, Workplace & Across Social Arenas
Local youth learned about the importance of good communication during a Youth Leadership Workshop sponsored by Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul.
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July 18, 2024
Legislator Paul: Communication & Leadership Program Open To All Rockland Youth Ages 12 To 18
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul sponsors a free Youth Leadership Workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, in the Legislature’s Chambers, 11 New Hempstead Road in New City. Open to all Rockland County youth ages 12 to 18.
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July 13, 2024
Statement from Rockland County Legislators
Statement from all Rockland County Legislators on the events of July 13, 2024
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July 11, 2024
Legislator Wieder: Kennedy Park A Vibrant Space For Children And Their Families
Rockland County Legislators, Spring Valley Trustees, neighbors and a host of very happy children celebrated the opening of a new park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, ice cream and pizza for the kids, a chance to try out the spectacular new playground.
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June 21, 2024
Legislators Stilley, Davidson & Earl Recognize Longtime Head Start Executive Director
The Rockland County Legislature honored longtime child educator and administrator Ouida Foster Toutebon, who has served as Executive Director of Head Start of Rockland for nearly two decades.
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June 19, 2024
Legislators Earl & Stilley: Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom And Reminds Us Of The Ongoing Need To Make Changes
Rockland County Legislators Toney L. Earl and Dana G. Stilley said that while Juneteenth is certainly a day to celebrate, it is also a day to refocus attention on the work that still needs to be done.
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June 17, 2024
Legislator Wolfe: Geoff Welch’s Many Contributions Will Never Be Forgotten
The contributions of longtime Ramapo resident Geoff Welch number so high, that they can never be forgotten, Rockland County Legislature Majority Leader Alden H. Wolfe said.
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June 14, 2024
Legislator Friedman: Coach USA Bankruptcy Cannot Leave Rockland Commuters Without Bus Service
Rockland County Legislator Joel Friedman is urging Coach USA to ensure that local residents who commute into and from New York City, New Jersey and elsewhere are not left stranded by the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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June 13, 2024
County Legislature Appoints Two To RCC Board
Members of the Rockland County Legislature’s bipartisan Multi-Services Committee voted unanimously to appoint two new members to the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees. The measure is expected to be adopted by the full board when it next meets on Tuesday, June 18.
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June 13, 2024
Legislators Paul, Davidson & Stilley Recognize Residents For Their Personal Achievements & Community Contributions
The Rockland County Legislature honored five local residents for their personal achievements and contributions to the community during a recognition ceremony led by Legislature Vice Chairwoman Aney Paul and County Legislators Beth Davidson and Dana G. Stilley.
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June 13, 2024
County Housing Loan Fund Now Accepting Applications
Rockland County Executive Ed Day, County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Community Development Director Alexandra S. Obremski, are proud to announce the County’s Housing Loan Fund is live and accepting applications.
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June 5, 2024
Rockland County Legislators Urge Governor To Shut Down Congestion Pricing Plan Completely
Rockland County Legislators urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to not only pause, but outright kill the congestion pricing plan that would charge commuters $15 per day to travel below 60th Street in Manhattan.
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May 24, 2024
Legislator Wolfe To Big Brothers Big Sisters Grads: ‘A Future Offering All Kinds Of Possibilities Awaits’
Mentors and mentees were celebrated as the Rockland County Legislature hosted this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County graduation ceremony and shared in the accomplishments of all involved.