By County Executive Ed Day This week we announced the 2020 proposed Budget for Rockland County; to make the announcement we visited the Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona. Two years ago, we pledged to construct a new facility on that property, and we are now making good on that promise. A society is […]
“A ringworm outbreak was discovered shortly after we made a change in shelter management. A team of board-certified shelter veterinarians has confirmed this originated from a disregard of proper protocols in accepting and handling surrendered animals, which has also contributed to overcrowding. We are aggressively taking the steps necessary to care for the cat population […]
BY TINA TRASTER Time and again, cat-loving folks in Rockland County and beyond have reached into their pockets and given generously to Hi Tor Animal Shelter to specifically improve the lives of the cats. Anyone who’s adopted a Hi Tor cat, myself included, can tell you how dedicated Hi Tor’s employees and volunteers are, caring […]
By County Executive Ed Day Last week we activated Rockland County’s Emergency Operations Center in Pomona, thankfully not for an actual emergency but for an Indian Point disaster drill. Rockland was one of four counties that practiced emergency responses in case an incident ever happened at the Indian Point nuclear power plant located just across […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Rocklanders can enjoy the national pastime and salute our nation’s heroes next Saturday in Pomona. Palisades Credit Union Park will host Military Appreciation Night, sponsored by the Barry Fixler Foundation. Among the special guests is the amazing and inspiring Sgt. John Peck. While serving as a US Marine, Peck lost both of his arms […]
New York Giants safety Landon Collins will be hosting the second annual Landon Collins Celebrity Softball Game at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona this Saturday, June 9. The softball game, which will donate a portion of proceeds to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, will pit current and former New York Giants against one another […]