Stony Point, NY
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COVID-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing COVID-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing
Covid-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing As the holidays of Passover and Easter approach, officials from the Rockland County District Attorney to the County Executive, are urging residents to adhere to the rules set by the state under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Related story: COVID-19: State Raises Fine For Those Failing To Social Distance County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the executive order requires all gatherings, such as parties, weddings, and holiday celebrations, of individuals of any size for any reason, not including household members, are canceled…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says COVID-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says
Covid-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says A day after Rockland County Executive Ed Day heatedly responded to a claim by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that he was unaware Day had requested a containment zone be established in the area of the county with the most novel coronavirus (COVID-19 cases), Cuomo emphasized the importance for all residents to follow the state's executive order on social distancing. "I know what's happening in Rockland County and the numbers in Rockland County," Cuomo said. "We see them every day. "We work very closely with the community in Monsey and the orthodox community in Rockland. I get the issue. " "Also, they und…

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by Joe Lombardi
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone COVID-19: Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone
Covid-19: Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says As the number of cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue rising in Rockland, County Executive Ed Day asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo to establish a containment zone for Ramapo. That request was made in a letter written on Thursday, April 2. (See second image above.) But when asked on Saturday, April 4 about the request at  a news conference in Albany, Cuomo replied, "Nobody's asked me," Cuomo said. Day said he was "…

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by Joe Lombardi
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Town Supervisor In Rockland Tests Positive COVID-19: Town Supervisor In Rockland Tests Positive
Covid-19: Town Supervisor In Rockland Tests Positive As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases explode across Rockland County, Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht has revealed he is recovering from the virus after a two-week battle. Specht, who often disagrees with County Executive Ed Day over how the outbreak is being handled, reportedly became ill a couple of weeks ago and has been self-quarantined at home, he said during an interview on “The Morning Show with Steve and Jeff” on WRCR AM. The 55-year-old supervisor said that after he began running a fever he was tested for COVID-19 at Good Samaritan Hospital, and received a posit…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Day Calls For Containment Zone, Temporary Hospital In Rockland COVID-19: Day Calls For Containment Zone, Temporary Hospital In Rockland
Covid-19: Day Calls For Containment Zone, Temporary Hospital In Rockland Click here for an updated story: COVID-19 - Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone As the number of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) skyrocket in Rockland County to 3,757 with 42 deaths, County Executive Ed Day is asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to establish a containment zone for Ramapo. The hardest-hit area includes two towns within Ramapo which are the main area Day has requested for the containment zone.  The containment zone would include Spring Valley and Monsey from  Grandview Avenue, Route 45, College Road and the New York…

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by Kathy Reakes
Stony Point, NY
Politics
COVID-19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland COVID-19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland
Covid-19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he is "fed up" with residents violating the social distancing rule to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  Rockland County now has 29 deaths due to the virus. Day is now asking the state government for the help that would authorize the police and other officials to enforce the rules set by Gov. Andrew Cuomo under his Executive Order that limits the size of gatherings, among other rules limiting exposure to others. In a scathing statement, Day said he was done seeing people all across Rockland violate "the common-sense soci…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County COVID-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County
Covid-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths continues to escalate in Rockland County, officials are pleading with residents to stay home at the same time as providing a map to track cases. "Lives are hanging in the balance," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "Stay home." As of Monday afternoon, March 30, there have been 18 reported deaths, said Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. Most of the deaths included residents over the age of 60, many with pre-existing conditions, Ruppert said. The map has differing numbers from the state total…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations
Covid-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations A school and a synagogue in Rockland County have been issued fines of up to $2,000 for violating a county order requiring closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, March 26, they have been deploying inspectors as complaints are received to protect the public health and ensure compliance with the department's school closure order, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County.  The two sites found in violation on Wednesday, March 25, included: Central UTA of Monsey, 236 Cherry Lane, Airmont Kahal Shaarei Tefillah, 7 Nel…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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COVID-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order COVID-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order
Covid-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to skyrocket to a reported 1,069 infected, Rockland County officials are announcing a new isolation order. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced on Wednesday, March 25, the new order for mandatory isolation related to COVID-19 to separate sick people from healthy people to help prevent the spread of the virus. Under the new order, people who test positive with COVID-19 are ordered to stay home and depending on symptoms, must remain isolated at home or designated loc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
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COVID-19: New Large Gathering In Area Sparks Police Investigation COVID-19: New Large Gathering In Area Sparks Police Investigation
Covid-19: New Large Gathering In Area Sparks Police Investigation Reports of a large party or wedding taking place in Rockland County over the weekend led County Executive Ed Day and local police to take action amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The incident took place during the day on Sunday, March 22, at a home in Wesley Hills, where a wedding was reportedly taking place with at least 100 people attending in violation of an executive order banning large gatherings. The more stringent New York State "PAUSE" policy went into effect at 8 p.m. Sunday. Under this policy, non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason …

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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'COVID-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents 'COVID-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents
'Covid-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents Rockland County government officials are warning residents the novel coronavirus is "everywhere" in the county with 80 confirmed cases. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert issued a statement on Thursday, March 19, to warn residents of the widespread confirmation of COVID-19 in the county.  “It was fully expected that these numbers would continue to rise as testing continues to increase across New York State and here locally," Ruppert said. "However, it is now clear that COVID-19 is widespread within our community. The time has c…

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by Kathy Reakes
Stony Point, NY
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New COVID-19 Rockland COVID-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd New COVID-19 Rockland COVID-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd
New Covid-19 Rockland Covid-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd New cases of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as new sites of exposure have been identified in Rockland County. There are now a total of 45 positive cases of COVID-19 are now being reported in the county, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced late Wednesday, March 18. That's an increase of 15 cases over the total of 30 reported just before midday on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sites For Potential Exposure Anyone who visited the following locations in Rockland County may have been exposed to co…

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by Joe Lombardi