Government

Rockland County Health Department Receives $85K Grant to Expand WIC Program

Published

3 months ago

February 10, 2026

NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has received an $85,000 grant to support its Fresh Start: WIC Access and Nutrition Equity Program, which provides nutrition education and support to low-income families throughout the county.

The funding, awarded by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, is intended to help reduce barriers to accessing healthy food and encourage increased consumption of fruits and vegetables among Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program participants.

With the grant, RCDOH plans to enhance services by hiring additional staff to expand nutrition education efforts and promote participation in local farmers’ markets.

The Rockland County WIC Program currently serves more than 20,000 women, infants, and children at four locations across the county, including Haverstraw, Monsey, New Square, and Spring Valley.

The grant funding will support the program for one year, from January 1 through December 31, 2026, with the potential for continued funding in future years.

“We are grateful to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for this award,” said Dr. Mary Leahy, Rockland County Commissioner of Health. “This funding will help young families in the RCDOH WIC program improve their overall health.”

For more information about the Rockland County WIC Program, visit rcklnd.us/WIC or call (845) 364-2577.

Government

Rockland County Hosting Accessible Fun Day at RCC on May 15

Published

5 days ago

May 13, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County Office for People with Disabilities is inviting residents to attend its annual Accessible Fun Day on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse on the campus of Rockland Community College, located at 145 College Road in Suffern.

The event will feature:

Adaptive sports
Arts and crafts
Music
Family-friendly activities
And more

Admission and parking are free. Walk-ins are welcome, though registration is encouraged.

For more information, call 845-364-3980 or email rcopwd@co.rockland.ny.us.

Government

Report Litterbugs in Rockland County Through Keep Rockland Beautiful Program

Published

1 week ago

May 9, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Littering is illegal and can result in fines for those who commit the offense. Some litterbugs simply need to be informed and reminded that littering — whether deliberate or unintentional — can end with a personal commitment to stop.

The Keep Rockland Beautiful Report-A-Litterbug Program encourages the public to report people who litter in an effort to help make Rockland County’s roadways cleaner. The program provides every individual with an opportunity to be an active participant in reducing litter.

If you see someone littering from their car, or trash blowing out from the back of a truck, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office will send the vehicle owner a warning letter based on your report to Keep Rockland Beautiful.

To report a litterbug, visit: Keep Rockland Beautiful Report-A-Litterbug Program