County Executive Ed Day this spring continues his series of community conversations and town hall forums to gather input and listen to the concerns of local residents and discuss his priorities to move Rockland forward. “My first 15 months in office have shown that, while Rockland’s challenges are great, the power of this county to […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM SEAN MALONEY The Senate unanimously passed Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s (NY-18) bipartisan Human Trafficking Prevention Act. Initially passed with bipartisan support by the House in 2013 and then again in January of this year, this legislation will help train Foreign Service Officers working overseas at US Embassies to stem the demand for […]
DiNapoli: Report Urges Increased Oversight with Transition to Managed Care State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released this week. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review and […]
WHITE PLAINS – Former Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin was found guilty by a federal judge today of mail fraud and extortion charges stemming from her arrest in 2014. The former mayor, 51, was convicted by U.S. District Court Justice Colleen McMahon after a five-day bench trial. Jasmin will be sentenced by McMahon on August […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day It’s another sign of spring. The Rockland County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for a variety of summer programs that connect young people to employment opportunities, job skills, training and community service. On March 26, we announced 2015 opportunities with the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps. Conservation Corps members […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day It happens every day in Rockland County. Police officers and paramedics rushing to 911 calls involving individuals with mental health concerns – often referred to as “Emotionally Disturbed Person” (EDP) calls. These situations typically end with the distressed person in handcuffs, being transported to either a hospital emergency room […]