Government

Rockland County Executive Ed Day: “New Immunization Campaign Underway”

Published

3 years ago

August 31, 2023

In Observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is rolling out a new campaign to empower parents with information on immunizing their children against harmful diseases such as Polio, Measles, and Pertussis, among others.

The campaign includes new educational pamphlets in English, Spanish, Yiddish, and Creole languages that will be distributed to Houses of Worship, doctor’s offices, and daycares throughout Rockland. The aim of the materials is to teach parents the importance of keeping up with vaccinations for children aged 2 and under which includes Hepatitis B, DTaP, IPV, MMR,HiB, Varicella, and PCV inoculations. Local digital and print advertisements will also be used to communicate the importance of childhood immunizations to parents in the County.

For decades, childhood immunizations have protected children from diseases, some of which can result in death, and we are proud to continue to promote their usage as we observe National Immunization Awareness Month this year. We hope that our new campaign to encourage parents to follow recommended vaccination schedules will prove successful and help our community understand that all immunizations are tested extensively and are not only safe to administer to babies and young children, but extremely important for your child’s health.

Many parents either fail to have their children complete their vaccination series or fail to begin the vaccination series, often due to scheduling issues or concerns over side effects. However, delaying vaccines could be harmful to your child and will not result in a reduction of side effects
caused by immunizations.
It is our obligation to protect residents from these debilitating and potentially fatal diseases. The law requiring childhood vaccinations has been in place for many years for this very reason and I urge our residents to act now and protect yourselves, your family, and your community.

For more information about child immunizations &immunization clinics, visit the RCDOH website at RocklandGov.com.

Government

Early Voting Provides Flexible Option Ahead of Election Day

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2 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

As elections approach, officials are encouraging eligible voters to take advantage of early voting opportunities available in many communities.

Early voting allows residents to cast their ballots before Election Day, providing greater flexibility and helping voters avoid potential long lines at polling places. Election officials say voting early can also reduce scheduling conflicts and ensure voters have ample time to participate in the democratic process.

Voters are encouraged to verify their registration status, review polling locations and hours, and check any identification requirements before heading to an early voting site.

Election administrators remind residents that whether a ballot is cast early or on Election Day, every vote plays an important role in shaping the future of local, state, and national government.

Government

Rockland County Urges Pedestrian Safety as Crash Numbers Remain a Concern

Published

3 days ago

June 12, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County officials are reminding residents to stay vigilant on roadways as pedestrian crashes continue to result in serious injuries and fatalities across New York State.

According to the Traffic Safety Statistical Repository, more than 300 pedestrians are killed and thousands more are injured on New York roadways each year. In Rockland County alone, 208 pedestrians were killed or injured in traffic crashes during 2024.

Pedestrians account for nearly one-quarter of all traffic fatalities statewide, highlighting the importance of safety measures for both drivers and those traveling on foot.

Safety officials say many pedestrian crashes occur at intersections or while crossing roadways. Common contributing factors include distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield the right of way, alcohol use, and inadequate crossing infrastructure.

To help reduce the risk of crashes, Rockland County is encouraging pedestrians to follow several key safety practices:

Cross at intersections or marked crosswalks whenever possible.
Obey pedestrian traffic signals.
Make eye contact with drivers before entering a roadway.
Avoid distractions such as texting or listening to music while walking.
Wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight when walking at night.
Walk facing oncoming traffic when sidewalks are unavailable.

County officials emphasize that improving pedestrian safety requires a collaborative effort involving education, enforcement, and infrastructure improvements. Rockland County continues to support public awareness campaigns and targeted traffic enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing pedestrian-related crashes.

Officials are urging all residents—whether driving, cycling, or walking—to remain alert and follow traffic laws to help prevent avoidable tragedies.

“Eyes on the Road, Rockland. Stay alert. Follow the rules. Look out for one another.”

The pedestrian safety campaign is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through a grant from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

Additional pedestrian safety information is available through the Rockland County Safe Streets program.