Government

Rockland County Legislature Announces The Recipients Of Tourism Grants

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1 year ago

February 9, 2025

The Rockland County Legislature congratulates the recipients of this year’s Rockland County Tourism Grants! Tourism plays an important role in Rockland’s overall economy, encouraging residents and visitors from outside our county to enjoy our restaurants, museums and arts offerings, while contributing to our economic base in the process. This year, a total of $316,000 will go to 30 organizations dedicated to promoting Rockland County as a premier destination. All awardees must meet certain criteria and then show they met the goals they set.

Here are the recipients:

Rockland Rowing: $8,000

Visit Nyack: $30,000

United Latin Festival: $8,000

Friends of Orangetown: $5,000

Haverstraw Brick Museum: $8,000

Suffern Chamber: $10,000

The Angel Nyack: $9,000

Rockland Fashion Week: $4,000

Rockland Music Festival: $10,000

Garner Industrial: $20,000

Round Table Brewery: $10,000

Rockland Pride Center: $5,000

India Cultural Arts Society: $6,000

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble: $8,000

Penguin Players: $15,250

Rockland Center for the Arts: $12,500

RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts: $12,000

ArtsRock: $11,000

BRIDGEMUSIK: $2,000

Chiku Awali: $5,000

Gran Fondo: $8,000

Hopper House: $15,000

NY Boulders: $15,000

Holocaust Museum: $15,000

Rockland Historical Society: $5,000

Haverstraw River Arts: $8,000

Haverstraw African American Connection: $15,000

Emotions Theatre: $5,000

Nanuet Chamber: $12,000

Friends of Harmony Hall: $20,000

County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Jenna Nazario announced the grants during a special gathering.

Go here for details: https://bit.ly/4jLO9CT

More info on the criteria used to determine grant recipients: https://explorerocklandny.com/tourism-grant-application

Government

Turn Food Scraps Into Compost with Rockland’s Recycling Program

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1 week ago

July 18, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

After a summer barbecue or family gathering, those leftover food scraps don’t have to end up in the trash.

Rockland County is encouraging residents to join its Food Scrap Recycling Program, which diverts food waste from landfills and turns it into nutrient-rich compost.

Food scraps that end up in landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. By recycling items such as fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and other food waste, residents can help reduce emissions while creating a valuable resource for agriculture and landscaping.

County officials say the program is easy to join and can make a meaningful difference in reducing a household’s environmental footprint.

From banana peels and watermelon rinds to leftovers from backyard cookouts, every bit of food waste recycled helps keep organic material out of landfills.

Residents interested in participating can learn more and sign up through the county’s Food Scrap Recycling Program.

Government

Rockland Health Department Issues Hudson River Recreation Update

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3 weeks ago

July 5, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Rockland County Department of Health is advising residents that the Yonkers Wastewater Recovery Facility has been fully operational since July 3, while reminding the public to follow state health guidance when recreating on the Hudson River this holiday weekend.

According to the department, the New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation have been coordinating with Rockland and Westchester counties, New York City, and other partner agencies following the wastewater system disruption.

Health officials said residents should not drink untreated Hudson River water under any circumstances. They also advise against swimming or participating in activities that involve full-body immersion at beaches that remain closed.

However, officials said recreational activities involving partial contact with the water—including boating, kayaking, and fishing—are considered safe. Anglers are encouraged to review New York State Department of Health fish consumption advisories before eating their catch.

The Rockland County Department of Health said it will continue working with state and local agencies to monitor conditions.