Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) announced the introduction of H.R. 9180, the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act. This bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Congressman John James (MI-10), addresses police staffing challenges by providing education benefits to police officers and their dependents. Under the EdCOPS Act, a public safety […]
Local youth learned about the importance of good communication during a Youth Leadership Workshop sponsored by Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul. “It was a great opportunity for our youth to learn why good communication is important along with ways they can improve their own skills,” Legislator Paul said. “I thank everyone who participated, […]
The grants include $5,000 each to All Ways Writing Collective, ArtsRock of Rockland, and the Elmwood Community Playhouse. ArtsWestchester’s Arts Alive grants enrich communities through a diverse array of artistic endeavors. The financial support will benefit 87 community projects, 21 artist commissions, and six education initiatives. “The Arts Alive grants are vital in nurturing the […]
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is warning the community that additional pools, or groups, of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the past two weeks, RCDOH has seen a sharp increase, with approximately half of the pools submitted for testing came back positive for WNV. This uptick can increase […]
Rockland County is a beautiful place that my administration, on top of protecting our people, is always striving to do more to preserve our environment and guide Rockland towards a greener future. This County is proudly ranked #15 of all local governments nationwide by the Environmental Protection Agency for utilizing 100% U.S. generated wind electricity. […]
Medical malpractice and burn injuries are particularly complex and devastating personal injury cases, leaving victims with severe physical and emotional trauma. Medical malpractice involves a breach of trust, as healthcare providers fail to meet standards of care, causing harm to patients. Burn injuries, on the other hand, result in long-term physical disfigurement, pain, and emotional […]