Press Releases
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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.
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May 24, 2024
Legislator Soskin Urges All To Take Time To Honor America’s Fallen This Memorial Day
As Rockland County and the nation pause to remember America’s war dead this weekend, County Legislator and Army Veteran Phil Soskin urges all to take time out to honor their sacrifices.
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May 24, 2024
Providing Help For People Struggling With Mental Health Issues
Rockland County Legislature Majority Leader Alden H. Wolfe joined representatives of NAMI-Rockland to encourage anyone struggling with mental health issues to reach out because no one has to go it alone and help is available.
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May 16, 2024
Fitch Double Upgrades Rockland Bonds to “AA+” Rating
County Executive Ed Day, County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat are proud to announce that Fitch Ratings upgraded the County’s General Obligation Bond Rating from “AA-” to “AA+.”
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May 15, 2024
Legislators Approve New Member Of Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee
Rockland County Legislators congratulated Tiffany Mason after the Multi-Services Committee voted to approve her appointment to the Rockland County Community Services Board’s Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee.
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May 13, 2024
Legislator Paul Joins With Volunteers To Collect Trash From Roadside As Part Of Great American Cleanup
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chairwoman Aney Paul and a team of volunteers helped rid litter from a local roadside as part of the 2024 Great American Cleanup.
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May 9, 2024
Legislator Paul Leads Nurses’ Week Celebration
The Rockland County Legislature is celebrating National Nurses Week by recognizing the contributions of three local residents who have long worked as nurses and spent hours volunteering to better the community.
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April 19, 2024
Legislature Leads Grant Info Sessions For Nonprofits
The Rockland County Legislature held two information sessions for the 50 nonprofit organizations that receive funding through the 224 Grant Program.
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April 17, 2024
Legislator Davidson Recognizes Local Climate Champions
Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson recognized two local “Climate Champions” – Marcy Denker and Steven Cea – for their work to address the climate crisis through advocacy and action.
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March 13, 2024
Legislator Hofstein: MTA Needs Discounts For Rockland Commuters Before New Manhattan Tolls Are Charged
Rockland County legislators want better treatment from the MTA as it prepares to launch new tolls estimated to cost daily commuters who drive into Manhattan an extra $3,000 annually.
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March 13, 2024
Legislator Yeger Gets Update: Repair Work On Area Roads Proceeds As Wet Weather Impacts Continue
Like other elected officials, Rockland County legislators have heard from constituents concerned about the state of roadways around Rockland.
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March 8, 2024
Legislators Paul, Stilley, Davidson & Earl Lead County Legislature’s Women History Month Celebration And Present Distinguished Service Awards
The Rockland County Legislature celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing the contributions of four remarkable residents – Suzanne Barclay, Rena Finkelstein, Marie Lorenzini and Nicole Matthews.