Community Foundations to Merge

Community Foundations to Merge

The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan and The Rockland Community Foundation are planning to merge once the State Attorney General grants approval. โ€œWe remain committed to providing excellent service to each of our component funds,โ€ said Orange-Sullivan Board President Chris Corallo. โ€œThe merger will allow us to create even more opportunities for philanthropy and […]

Reasons Why Mead is Losing Popularity

On the other hand, Mead has recently seen a drop in popularity. Once a spirit that stood the test of time, it is struggling to hold its place in the market today. To fathom what has led to this decline in popularity, we need to examine aspects related to its production, marketing, and cultural significance. […]

Rockland County Legislators Urge Congress Not To Cut Medicaid Services

Rockland County Legislators Urge Congress Not To Cut Medicaid Services

Legislator Stilley: โ€˜Our Most Vulnerable Residents Require The Vital Services Provided By Medicaidโ€™ย  Rockland County Legislators voted unanimously to urge the United States Congress to develop a final budget that maintains Medicaid services for Rockland County residents without cuts. Some of Rocklandโ€™s most at-risk residents rely on Medicaid, including children and adults with developmental disabilities, […]

Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Control Products

Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Control Products

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering free Mosquito Dunksยฎ and fathead minnows to help county residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property. Mosquito Dunksยฎ are small, donut-shaped objects that float on standing water and release bacteria that kill mosquitoes before they can become flying, biting adults. The RCDOH provides the […]

O&R to Install an Additional 30,000 Natural Gas Detectors

O&R to Install an Additional 30,000 Natural Gas Detectors

After successfully completing a pilot program that installed just over 16,000 natural gas detectors throughout its service territory, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has announced that the company will be installing an additional 30,000 units between 2025 and 2027. Natural gas detectors enhance safety for O&Rโ€™s gas customers by monitoring the air in the […]