This week, New York State adopted two new laws that will provide new resources to ground based paramedics in the Empire State. Legislation S.8486-C/A.9102-C requires Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital. Legislation S.6226-A/A.5789-A authorizes […]
September 17 , 2024 marked the 237 anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. While most people can quickly cite July 4 , 1776 as the day we commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, “Constitution Day” is far less remembered and celebrated even though it is an official federal observance. Still, […]
Down ivory steps in a Nanuet neighborhood lies a safe haven for skin care fanatics. Rose Ela Skin Care, run by Rose Ela herself, prides itself on comprehensive, highly personalized skin care. From Albania to Italy to NYC to Rockland County, Rose Ela’s path has not always been a straight one, but it is one […]
This week, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Division of Environmental Resources Director Kevin McGuinness presented the 27th County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to Carolyn Hill during a ceremony at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City. “I am thrilled to honor Carolyn Hill who has been a hero and champion for the environment […]
On September 22nd, 2023, Four Legs Good began their contract with Rockland Green Center for Animal Rescue and Educational Services, or RG CARES, and assumed control of one the largest animal care facilities in Rockland. After a year of new management, the shelter has undergone a dramatic operational overhaul to better serve the homeless animal […]
My administration is strongly urging and advising residents in the County of Rockland to always call 911 in an emergency. This urgent message is a direct result of a volunteer group called Matzilei Aish, which lacks the training and proper equipment to fight fires, encouraging residents to call them rather than 911. While I admire […]