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 […]
On July 29th, Senator Bill Weber (NY-38) hosted a meeting at Rockland Community College to discuss the highly contested Foundation Aid Formula. School Superintendents, Board of Education members, Assemblymen and community members alike attended in an effort to learn more about this formula which determines funds received by New York’s public schools and suggest methods to […]
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. […]
This past weekend, six original One Act plays were presented at Elmwood Playhouse. This event brought together playwrights, directors, crew and actors from all over Rockland and beyond as they came together to give playwrights an opportunity to see their original work up on stage. According to producer Steve Bermack an event such as this […]
Congratulations to Nyack resident Charlotte Buck on being selected to the U.S. Olympic Rowing Team for the second time in the Summer Olympics in Paris & Rockland Native Eric Favors competing as Ireland’s first shot put thrower in 30 years. Catch Buck compete Saturday August 3rd 4:50am EST. Catch Favors compete Friday August 2nd 2:10pm EST. […]