Press Releases
-
November 12, 2024
Rockland County Legislature Recognizes Navy Veteran Gebbia & Army Veteran Hershkowitz
The Rockland County Legislature recognized two local veterans as part of the annual Veterans’ Day ceremony organized and hosted by the Rockland County Veterans’ Coordinating Council.
-
November 10, 2024
Statement By Rockland County Legislator Toney L. Earl On The Loss Of Hero Dariel Vasquez
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Dariel Vasquez, a brave young man who lost his life while fighting the wildfire in Sterling Forest State Park in Greenwood Lake. My heartfelt condolences go out to Dariel’s family and friends during this very difficult time.
-
November 8, 2024
Rockland County Legislature Statement on Racist Texts To Students
The Rockland County Legislature stands firmly and resolutely with our Black and Brown communities in the wake of racist and threatening text messages from unknown senders.
-
November 6, 2024
Recognizing Rockland Homes For Heroes & Its Work On Behalf Of Homeless Veterans
Former Rockland County Legislator and Marine Corps Veteran John Allen Murphy and the Rockland Homes for Heroes’ Board of Directors were publicly recognized and thanked for their incredible service.
-
November 3, 2024
Winter Coat & Warm Clothing Drive For Kids & Adults Launches
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul and Together Our Unity Can Heal have partnered for the third consecutive year to conduct a winter coat and warm clothing drive for children and adults.
-
October 31, 2024
Public Invited To Indian Heritage Day Celebration
A popular Indian Heritage Celebration will fill a section of the Palisades Center Sunday, coordinated by Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul in association with the Indian Cultural Heritage and Arts Awareness Club (ICHAA Club).
-
October 31, 2024
Legislator Paul & Volunteers Participate In Milestone 30th Roadside Cleanup
Nearly two dozen volunteers joined Rockland County Legislature Vice Chairwoman Dr. Aney Paul to participate in her milestone 30th roadside cleanup Saturday – and she appreciated the help.
-
October 24, 2024
Legislator Paul Invites Volunteers To Join Her Milestone 30th Roadside Cleanup
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chairwoman Dr. Aney Paul will lead her milestone 30th roadside cleanup Saturday in Nanuet.
-
October 1, 2024
Rockland County Legislature Honors Four Residents During Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
The Rockland County Legislature honored Jacquelin Contreras, President of United Latin Festival; Sabrina E. Vargas-Greco, Rockland County Commissioner of Jurors; Jose Champagne Pedro, the Proprietor of Ice Is Nice - Oh Yes It; and Hon. Alejandra Silva, Ramapo Town Justice.
-
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.
-
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.”
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.”
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
July 13, 2024
Statement from Rockland County Legislators
Statement from all Rockland County Legislators on the events of July 13, 2024
-
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.