The Historical Society of Rockland County has announced that nominations are open for the annual Rockland County Executive’s Historic Preservation Merit Awards, now in their 25th year. These awards, presented during National Historic Preservation Month in May, recognize outstanding historic preservation efforts in Rockland County. The HSRC welcomes nominations for and from individuals, organizations, businesses, […]
Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) is offering its customers two free tickets to the 28th annual Suburban Home Show at Rockland Community College’s field house February 6-8. One of the biggest shows of its kind in the Tri-State area, the Suburban Home Show features hundreds of exhibits and demonstrations of the best in home improvement, […]
The Rockland County Department of Health is alerting residents that a skunk in Clarkstown has tested positive for rabies, after coming into contact with a County resident’s dog. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). “We want residents to be aware that even during the winter […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that construction is underway on a new location in Stony Point, the Company’s 72nd location in New York. The Stony Point Tractor Supply store will be located at 158 S. Liberty Drive, and will employ an estimated 15 full- and part-time team members. The store will be approximately 24,501 square feet, including sales […]
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day last week announced that Dr. David Freed has been appointed as acting commissioner of Hospitals. Dr. Freed will be particularly focused on a renewed approach to providing outstanding, patient-centered healthcare throughout the complex process of transferring ownership to Sympaticare, LLC. “David Freed’s tremendous operational experience – including […]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month: The Rockland County Department of Health encourages women to contact their health care provider to make sure they are up-to-date with their screening for cervical cancer. This screening is a very important part of a woman’s health care, yet one that many overlook. “There usually aren’t any symptoms of […]
