“Reviving and Rebuilding Rockland”

“Reviving and Rebuilding Rockland”

By County Executive Ed Day Here in County Government, we are always working to improve the lives of everyone who calls Rockland home. This month I am proud to announce two more grant programs that will utilize $7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to do just that supporting small businesses and urban […]

Pres. Biden Extends Student Loan Freeze Through Jan. 31

Pres. Biden Extends Student Loan Freeze Through Jan. 31

Federal student loan borrowers were granted a renewal of the repayment freeze. President Joe Biden signed off on the three-month extension Friday, Aug. 6, and borrowers will not be required to make payments until after Jan. 31. According to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Education,  this renewal will be the final extension. […]

County Executive’s Corner: “Community Spirit”

County Executive’s Corner: “Community Spirit”

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Here in Rockland County we are always looking for ways to help out our family, friends and neighbors. And despite facing a worldwide pandemic we continue to see our residents step up and help out those in need. Earlier this week, Rockland Community Against Hunger (RCAH) oversaw the Get […]

AMID ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 40,000 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAVE SIGNED UP TO VOLUNTEER AS PART OF THE STATE’S SURGE HEALTHCARE FORCE

AMID ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 40,000 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAVE SIGNED UP TO VOLUNTEER AS PART OF THE STATE’S SURGE HEALTHCARE FORCE

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced that to date 40,000 healthcare workers, including retirees and students, have signed up to volunteer to work as part of the state’s surge healthcare force during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with more expected to sign up in the coming weeks. Additionally, more than 6,000 mental health professionals have signed […]