Find Your Daily Voice
Monsey
Your Local News for Monsey, New York
Tuesday, nov 12
51°
Follow
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Events
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Monsey
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Events
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
51°
Tuesday, nov 12
Lifestyle
Job Fair At Rockland Community College Draws Quite A Crowd
The 21st Annual Job Fair was held at Rockland Community College (RCC) Friday, April 12 and had a “great turnout,” Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced. The Suffern event featured a total of 126 companies from a wide variety of fields like banking, financial service, military, utilities and healthcare. Hosts of the event include State Senator David Carlucci, the Workforce Development Board and RCC. "With the unemployment rate in Rockland down to just 3.7% - the lowest in the Hudson Valley region - it's a great time to be looking for a job," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "I wi…
News
Rockland Finalizing New Orders To Keep People Who May Have Been Exposed To Measles At Home
Rockland County officials are finalizing new steps to take in the measles outbreak in the wake of a state Supreme Court judge putting the brakes on the county's state of emergency. On Tuesday, April 9, County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced that an appeal would be filed against last week’s decision by State Supreme Court Judge Hon. Rolf M. Thorsen that restrains the county from enforcing the state of emergency. The state of emergency had barred anyone under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles from public places f…
Politics
Day Challenges Judge's Restraining Order On Measles State Of Emergency
Rockland County Executive Ed Day is challenging a restraining order issued by a state Supreme Court judge against Rockland's measles state of emergency. “I absolutely do not agree with the judge’s opinion that this measles crisis does not rise to the level of an emergency, when, in fact, we are facing the longest lasting current outbreak in the nation, and the largest outbreak in New York State in 30 years,” said Day. Day and Rockland County Attorney Thomas Humbach have sent a letter to the judge that says the judge’s order, as written, has been interpreted by some to mean that students may…
News
State Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Rockland County Measles State Of Emergency
A State Supreme Court judge has ruled against Rockland County's state of emergency order banning people under the age of 18 who have not received a measles vaccine from public places. Rockland County Executive Ed Day instituted the ban last month after more than 160 measles cases were confirmed to be infected with the virus. Since the state of emergency, another six people have been confirmed to be carrying the disease for a total of 167 cases. The suit against the state of emergency was brought by civil rights lawyer Michael Sussman on behalf of parents of unvaccinated students at Gree…
Lifestyle
Here's When Next Free Measles Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Rockland
As Rockland County officials continue to work to contain a measles outbreak that has infected 161 people since it began last year, another free measles vaccine clinic has been announced. The clinic will be held on Friday, April 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the WIC office, located at 26 New Main St., Haverstraw, said Rockland County Department of Health officials. “With the measles outbreak continuing in Rockland County, now with 161 confirmed reported cases, the best way to help protect yourself and the community is to remain up-to-date with your measles vaccination,” said County Health Comm…
Politics
Rockland County Executive Says He's Proud Of Son Following Press Conference Blasting Father
A day after his son, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, said he would not run for re-election due to the actions of his father, Rockland County Supervisor Ed Day said he is proud of his son in a response to his son's scathing attack. “This entire situation is a sad commentary on what can happen when private family matters are made public," Ed Day said following his son's statement on Tuesday, April 2 that pointed a finger at the political and personal infighting with his father as the reason for his withdrawal from politics. "Let me state, unequivocally, that my support for my son and his poli…
News
Parole Hearing Set For Judith Clark, Getaway Driver In Triple-Fatal Brinks Robbery
This story has been updated. Judith Clark, the getaway driver in the infamous Brinks robbery in 1981 that left two Nyack police officers and a Brinks guard dead, is scheduled for a parole hearing this week. Judith Clark, 70, who is petitioning the court for early release after serving more than 36 years at Bedford Correctional Facility, was denied parole last year. Her attorney's appealed the decision and state Supreme Court Justice John Kelley found that the board had violated the law by not focusing on Clark's achievements while behind bars. His decision was overruled&nb…
Politics
Orangetown Supervisor Day Decides Not To Run For Re-Election After Social Media Firestorm
Following a social media firestorm, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day announced that he will not be seeking re-election, citing pressures from his father, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, and other area lawmakers. The younger Day announced on Tuesday, April 2 that he will no longer be pursuing a career in local politics, instead choosing to return to the private sector. He is currently a local business owner with the Route 59 Car wash in West Nyack. "Thank you for everyone who has left supportive comments and thank you to everyone else for leaving their thoughts," Day posted on Facebook. Da…
Sports
Site Of HS Baseball Game Changed From Rockland To Westchester Due To Measles Outbreak
Concern over the potential for exposure to measles in Rockland County, where a state of emergency is in effect, has caused at least one school district to request a change of venue for a sporting event. The Rye City School District announced it has changed one of its baseball games scheduled to be played in Nyack between Rye High School's junior varsity baseball team and Nyack High School on Monday, April 1, according to district officials. That game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 2, and will be played in Rye, at Rye's request. "The Rye City School Di…
News
Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared
The number of cases of measles in Rockland County has reached 157 confirmed cases, with 10 active cases, Rockland County Health officials announced Friday, March 29. During an update meeting on Friday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said that 500 vaccinations have been given since a state of emergency was announced on Tuesday, March 26. In all, a total of 17,400 vaccines have been given out since the outbreak began in October, Day said. Day announced the emergency declaration Tuesday, saying he made the decision beca…
News
Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says
Under Rockland County's new state of emergency addressing the "measles outbreak," parents could face a misdemeanor charge and be fined if their unvaccinated child violates the declaration. Under the countywide state of emergency, which went into effect on Wednesday, March 27, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until the declaration expires in 30 days or until they receive the MMR vaccination. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says that although police will not be stopping people asking…
News
State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland
This story has been updated. As Rockland County continues to experience the "worst measles outbreak in the country" since the disease was eradicated in 2000, County Executive Ed Day has declared a state of emergency for all unvaccinated residents. Under the emergency, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until the declaration expires in 30 days or until they have received the MMR vaccination, said Day. The measure goes into effect at midnight on Tuesday, March 26, Day said. Since the outbreak began in late September of …
Archive
51°
