Statement from Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone The death we have been investigating within the Village of Suffern on March 12, 2020 has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are confirming that this is the first death in Rockland County due to COVID-19. The decedent was 65 years old and had other significant health […]
It takes a lot more than a knack for robot building to become a successful member of Suffern High School’s Robotics Team #7486. A love of science and scientific method are a must but there’s much more. For example, a keen understanding of project goals and objectives and their applications is just as critical as […]
Legislature’s March 18 Women’s History & Irish-American Heritage Month Celebrations Canceled; Will Be Rescheduled New City, NY (March 11, 2020) –To protect the health of both the public and county employees, the Rockland County Legislature is cancelling committee meetings and restructuring its full board sessions. “This is the safe and prudent action to take and […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I have no doubt that by now you are all well aware of the situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) here in Rockland and across our State and Country. Instead of more of the same, I offer you this breath of fresh air and a reminder that there are so many […]
United Nation Says 290.5 million students are missing class due to the coronavirus Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) introduced emergency legislation (S.7996) to ensure if New York’s schools close due to the coronavirus that their State funding is not impacted. Under current State law, if a school district must close due to the Coronavirus and cannot stay […]
March 15 – 21 is National Poison Prevention Week Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert want to help you keep your children safe from medicines and vitamins that could cause them harm. “More than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms each year because they got into […]