Congestion pricing takes effect

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which has been criticized by commuters and politicians on both sides of the aisle, began on Sunday January 5.  Drivers entering lower Manhattan south of 60th Street now must pay a $9 tax to enter daily. New York’s E-ZPass system, through which the state electronically bills commuters traveling on toll […]

January is National Blood Donor Month

County Executive Ed Day has declared January as National Blood Donor Month. To commemorate the occasion, County Executive Day presented the New York Blood Center with a proclamation in honor of their dedication to a steady supply of blood donations for those in need. “Blood donation is the greatest gift anyone can give as it […]

County Condemns Matzilei Aish Petition

In a statement shared with the RCT, County Executive Ed Day bluntly spoke out against a petition being circulated around Rockland in support of an amateur fire company, which his administration claims is exacerbating local emergencies.  “In emergencies, every second counts, and delays or errors caused by unqualified responders can mean the difference between life […]

Rockland County Legislators appoint leadership for 2025

Rockland County Legislators appoint leadership for 2025

The Rockland County Legislature began its first assembly of the new year by selecting a chair person and filling other offices in preparation for 2025; every appointment was passed unanimously.  Legislator Jay Hood Jr. was reelected for his fourth year as Chairperson, and was nominated by Legislator Tony Earle. Earle stated “Over the past three […]