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Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Second
Covid-
19 Death Reported In Hudson Valley
A second Hudson Valley resident has died due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The person was a Rockland resident, age 60 years old, with other health problems, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon, March 17. The person's place of residence has not yet been released. The first fatality related to COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley was also in Rockland. It happened on Thursday, March 12 when a 64-year-old Suffern resident became the second New Yorker…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency
Hours after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered stricter guidelines in the midst of the growing novel coronavirus, Westchester and Rockland counties have both declared states of emergencies. Rockland and Westchester counties both issued the declarations on Monday afternoon, March 16, which will run for at least 30 days. Previously, states of emergency were declared in Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties. Westchester County Executive George Latimer instituted the order as the number of cases jumped to 220 and the worry of the health care system's ability to handle a large influx of people n…
New City, NY
News
Covid-
19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency
With 14 positive cases of the coronavirus' novel strain (COVID-19) in Rockland, County Executive Ed Day said he intends to issue a State of Emergency declaration. The announcement will come on Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m. “This is a rapidly changing situation, but we have been working through the weekend to ensure everything is being done in a legal and proper manner,” Day said. “We have been in close contact with our school superintendents, Rockland BOCES and other local officials as we finalize the plans that will protect our children, our families and our neighbors. "I once agai…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After
Covid-
19 Fatality
Updated story - COVID-19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency Just hours after it was announced New York state's second fatality related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus was a Suffern resident, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said additional safety measures must now be taken. The person who died was 64 years old and "had other significant health problems which were likely contributory to death," Rockland County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone confirmed late Saturday afternoon, March 14. There are now 13 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rockland County. …
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled
A popular event for families in the Hudson Valley has been canceled amid concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. The 22nd annual Rockland County YouthFest, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 8, has been called off, County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced. The event had been scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rockland County Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern. “With great regret we have decided to cancel this year’s YouthFest and Rockland County Government Day,” Day said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we…
New City, NY
Politics
Rockland Legislators Adopt Hefty Raises For Themselves, Other County Officials
Rockland County officials will be getting a pay hike after the Legislature approved the 2020 budget, which features a tax increase and raises for officials. The new budget includes some modifications from the initial spending plan introduced by County Executive Ed Day in October. The budget easily passed 15-2, and Day has five days to veto any changes. The Legislature will then have until Friday, Dec. 20 to override any potential veto. In the new budget, Rockland’s 17 legislators would see a $16,913 increase to their wages, up to $49,500, while the county executive’s salary would jump to $1…
New City, NY
News
Rockland is Ready For Snow, County Exec, Highway Superintendent Say
The Rockland County Highway Department is “well-prepared” for snow and ice season, county officials have confirmed. County Executive Ed Day and County Highway Superintendent Charles H. Vezzetti announced Tuesday, Nov. 5 that the department has been preparing since mid-September and is ready for wintry weather. The department will also hold its annual snow and ice school on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7 at 23 New Hempstead Road in New City. Each department member will receive a refresher course in plowing and sensible salting, as well as personal and operational safety. The class w…
New City, NY
News
Purchase Order Scam Warning Issued In Rockland County
Officials have identified and are investigating what is believed to be a new scam involving fraudulent purchase orders in the area. According to Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Director of Purchasing Paul Brennan, the scam involves the transfer of fraudulent purchase orders to businesses, which are suspected to come from government agencies. Typically, scammers will use copycat email addresses to make it seem as though a business is receiving a price request from a local or even federal government agency. Then, the scammers will issue a fraudulent purchase order that originates from a …
New City, NY
Politics
Rockland Removed From State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress List
Rockland County has been removed from the New York State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress List, officials say. The New York State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System gives an early warning of fiscal stress to local government entities by analyzing financial and environmental factors such as fund balance, cash-on-hand, short-term borrowing, fixed costs and patterns of operating deficits. With a score of 41.7 percent, Rockland was omitted from the 2018 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System report, which was released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Friday, Oct. 11. “In 2013, t…
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Who's Up Next? Speculation Swirls About Possible Candidates For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Click here for an updated story: Chelsea Clinton Rules Out Congressional Run For Nita Lowey Seat -- For Now Can next year -- which coincides with President Trump's bid for re-election -- get politically crazier? In Westchester, it's guaranteed. With the 2020 retirement of U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey after 31 years in Congress comes a blue and red wave of potential candidates. Many of them have either strong local, or national name recognition. At 82 years old, Lowey also is one of the longest-serving members of Congress and enjoys seniority as chairwoman of the House Appropriations …
New City, NY
Politics
International Traveler With Measles May Have Exposed Rockland Residents At These Sites
After recently announcing an end to the measles outbreak in Rockland County, an international traveler who has been confirmed to have measles visited a temple in Monsey, potentially exposing others to the disease. County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the infected person visited Congregation Khal Torath Viznitz in Monsey on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21. Ruppert warned that anyone who visited Congregation Khal Torath Viznitz during the following times may have been exposed to measles: Friday, Sept. 20, from 9 to 10 p.m., with a risk of exposure until…
New City, NY
Politics
Measles Outbreak Declared Over In Rockland
After working for almost a year to put an end to an outbreak of measles in Rockland County that sickened 312 residents, the outbreak has officially been declared over. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert will make the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the day that marks the 42nd day that no new measles cases have been reported. Since the outbreak began on Oct. 1, 2018, there have been 312 reported cases of measles in the county. The Health Department with community partners such as Refuah Health Center, private pediatr…
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