Rockland for Ceasefire Holds Protest at County Government Building

Rockland for Ceasefire Holds Protest at County Government Building

A new activist group gathered in New City on Tuesday to demand the removal of Israeli flags from government buildings. Rockland for Ceasefire, an organization that recently coalesced “to demand an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza,” originally called for the gathering  in response to the arrest of a 15-year-old Palestinian-American boy who removed […]

In Bipartisan Vote, Legislators Approve 2024 County Budget With 2% County Property Tax Cut

In Bipartisan Vote, Legislators Approve 2024 County Budget With 2% County Property Tax Cut

County Executive Plans Immediate Review Rockland County legislators voted 13-0 to slightly amend and approve a 2024 County Budget that includes a 2 percent property tax cut, maintains programs and has no layoffs. “The 2024 budget comes after a decade of hard work that saw the elimination of a deficit, the implementation of new budgeting […]

NY set to raise minimum wage in 2024

NY set to raise minimum wage in 2024

The Empire State is set to raise the minimum wages in 2024, and is taking the steps to ensure that workers across New York are aware of the new standard. . On January 1, per an agreement between Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16-per-hour in […]

Solid foundation sets bright future for Hudson Valley Food Bank

Solid foundation sets bright future for Hudson Valley Food Bank

The footings have been poured for the Hudson Val- ley Food Bank’s new distri- bution center located in the Town of Montgomery. The new 40,000-square-foot distribution center will re- place the organization’s current facility located in Cornwall-on-Hudson, which it has outgrown. Marcia Jacobowitz, project manager for the food bank, said the holiday season is the […]

Update On Storm Damage: Residents Advised To Avoid Unnecessary Travel

Update On Storm Damage: Residents Advised To Avoid Unnecessary Travel

The County of Rockland is urging residents to stay home if able as an overnight severe storm continues to cause significant damage to the community.  Fire & Emergency Services Department reports flooding and trees down on several roadways including the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP), near the Palisades Mall, along Route 59 by Pascack Road near […]

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