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COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations
Covid-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations A school and a synagogue in Rockland County have been issued fines of up to $2,000 for violating a county order requiring closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, March 26, they have been deploying inspectors as complaints are received to protect the public health and ensure compliance with the department's school closure order, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County.  The two sites found in violation on Wednesday, March 25, included: Central UTA of Monsey, 236 Cherry Lane, Airmont Kahal Shaarei Tefillah, 7 Nel…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order COVID-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order
Covid-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to skyrocket to a reported 1,069 infected, Rockland County officials are announcing a new isolation order. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced on Wednesday, March 25, the new order for mandatory isolation related to COVID-19 to separate sick people from healthy people to help prevent the spread of the virus. Under the new order, people who test positive with COVID-19 are ordered to stay home and depending on symptoms, must remain isolated at home or designated loc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: New Large Gathering In Area Sparks Police Investigation COVID-19: New Large Gathering In Area Sparks Police Investigation
Covid-19: New Large Gathering In Area Sparks Police Investigation Reports of a large party or wedding taking place in Rockland County over the weekend led County Executive Ed Day and local police to take action amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The incident took place during the day on Sunday, March 22, at a home in Wesley Hills, where a wedding was reportedly taking place with at least 100 people attending in violation of an executive order banning large gatherings. The more stringent New York State "PAUSE" policy went into effect at 8 p.m. Sunday. Under this policy, non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason …

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by Kathy Reakes
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'COVID-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents 'COVID-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents
'Covid-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents Rockland County government officials are warning residents the novel coronavirus is "everywhere" in the county with 80 confirmed cases. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert issued a statement on Thursday, March 19, to warn residents of the widespread confirmation of COVID-19 in the county.  “It was fully expected that these numbers would continue to rise as testing continues to increase across New York State and here locally," Ruppert said. "However, it is now clear that COVID-19 is widespread within our community. The time has c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New COVID-19 Rockland COVID-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd New COVID-19 Rockland COVID-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd
New Covid-19 Rockland Covid-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd New cases of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as new sites of exposure have been identified in Rockland County. There are now a total of 45 positive cases of COVID-19 are now being reported in the county, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced late Wednesday, March 18. That's an increase of 15 cases over the total of 30 reported just before midday on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sites For Potential Exposure Anyone who visited the following locations in Rockland County may have been exposed to co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Second COVID-19 Death Reported In Hudson Valley Second COVID-19 Death Reported In Hudson Valley
Second Covid-19 Death Reported In Hudson Valley A second Hudson Valley resident has died due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The person was a Rockland resident, age 60 years old, with other health problems, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon, March 17. The person's place of residence has not yet been released. The first fatality related to COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley was also in Rockland. It happened on Thursday, March 12 when a 64-year-old Suffern resident became the second  New Yorker…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency
Covid-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency Hours after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered stricter guidelines in the midst of the growing novel coronavirus, Westchester and Rockland counties have both declared states of emergencies. Rockland and Westchester counties both issued the declarations on Monday afternoon, March 16, which will run for at least 30 days. Previously, states of emergency were declared in Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties. Westchester County Executive George Latimer instituted the order as the number of cases jumped to 220 and the worry of the health care system's ability to handle a large influx of people n…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency COVID-19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency
Covid-19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency With 14 positive cases of the coronavirus' novel strain (COVID-19) in Rockland, County Executive Ed Day said he intends to issue a State of Emergency declaration. The announcement will come on Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m. “This is a rapidly changing situation, but we have been working through the weekend to ensure everything is being done in a legal and proper manner,” Day said. “We have been in close contact with our school superintendents, Rockland BOCES and other local officials as we finalize the plans that will protect our children, our families and our neighbors.  "I once agai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After COVID-19 Fatality 'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After COVID-19 Fatality
'We Must Take Additional Action Locally,' Rockland County Exec Says After Covid-19 Fatality Updated story - COVID-19: Rockland To Declare State Of Emergency Just hours after it was announced New York state's second fatality related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus was a Suffern resident, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said additional safety measures must now be taken. The person who died was 64 years old and "had other significant health problems which were likely contributory to death," Rockland County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone confirmed late Saturday afternoon, March 14. There are now 13 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rockland County. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled COVID-19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled
Covid-19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled A popular event for families in the Hudson Valley has been canceled amid concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. The 22nd annual Rockland County YouthFest, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 8, has been called off, County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced. The event had been scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rockland County Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern. “With great regret we have decided to cancel this year’s YouthFest and Rockland County Government Day,” Day said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland Legislators Adopt Hefty Raises For Themselves, Other County Officials Rockland Legislators Adopt Hefty Raises For Themselves, Other County Officials
Rockland Legislators Adopt Hefty Raises For Themselves, Other County Officials Rockland County officials will be getting a pay hike after the Legislature approved the 2020 budget, which features a tax increase and raises for officials. The new budget includes some modifications from the initial spending plan introduced by County Executive Ed Day in October. The budget easily passed 15-2, and Day has five days to veto any changes. The Legislature will then have until Friday, Dec. 20 to override any potential veto. In the new budget, Rockland’s 17 legislators would see a $16,913 increase to their wages, up to $49,500, while the county executive’s salary would jump to $1…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland is Ready For Snow, County Exec, Highway Superintendent Say Rockland is Ready For Snow, County Exec, Highway Superintendent Say
Rockland is Ready For Snow, County Exec, Highway Superintendent Say The Rockland County Highway Department is “well-prepared” for snow and ice season, county officials have confirmed. County Executive Ed Day and County Highway Superintendent Charles H. Vezzetti announced Tuesday, Nov. 5 that the department has been preparing since mid-September and is ready for wintry weather. The department will also hold its annual snow and ice school on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7 at 23 New Hempstead Road in New City. Each department member will receive a refresher course in plowing and sensible salting, as well as personal and operational safety. The class w…

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by Valerie Musson