Press Releases
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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.
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February 25, 2024
Legislators Earl & Paul Honor Hero Jean Donald Mathieu, Who Raced Into Burning Building To Save Infant & Her Family Members
Jean Donald Mathieu stood at the podium as he prepared to speak after being recognized for saving an infant and others from a fire earlier this month in Spring Valley.
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February 23, 2024
Legislator Earl Leads Celebration Of Spring Valley Hornets’ National Championship Team
Rockland County Legislator Toney L. Earl led a celebration in honor of the Spring Valley Hornets Football Team, which captured the national championship for its division during the American Youth Football competition in Naples, Fla.
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February 8, 2024
Legislator Davidson Invites Student Katherine Dely to Deliver Invocation at County Legislature Meeting
Just minutes after the Rockland County Legislature concluded its annual Black History Month Celebration, Katherine “Kat” Dely stepped forward to deliver the invocation at the start of the board’s regular meeting.
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February 6, 2024
Legislator Earl Leads Ceremony Honoring Carolynn Julien, Dennis McGloster and Christian Sampson During Black History Month Celebration
Rockland County Legislator Toney L. Earl led a celebration of Black History Month by recognizing the achievements and service of three residents – Carolynn Julien, Dennis McGloster and Christian Sampson.
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January 4, 2024
Seven New County Legislators Sworn Into Office
During its organizational meeting last night, the Rockland County Legislature seated seven newly-elected members, including the first African American woman elected to the board.