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Rockland County Offers Free Mosquito Dunks and Minnows to Fight Summer Mosquitoes

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The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is giving residents two free tools to fight mosquitoes:

1. Mosquito Dunks®

  • Donut-shaped tablets placed in standing water
  • Kill mosquito larvae before they become biting adults
  • Safe for use in:
    • Unused/covered pools
    • Hot tubs
    • Other stagnant water containers

2. Fathead minnows

  • Small fish that eat mosquito larvae (up to ~200 per day each)
  • Good for:
    • Unused pools
    • Ornamental ponds
    • Water sources with at least 8 inches of water

 How to get Mosquito Dunks

  • Pickup location: Robert L. Yeager Health Complex (Pomona)
  • Appointment required
  • To request:
  • Bring a completed Mosquito Dunk Order Form to pickup

 Minnow giveaway details

  • Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • Time: 4:30–6:00 PM
  • Location: 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona
  • Reservation required (call or reserve online)
  • ⚠️ Must be used within Rockland County (permitting rules)

 What residents should do

Even if you don’t pick these up, the most effective step is simple:

  • Check your yard weekly
  • Dump or remove anything holding water (buckets, tarps, gutters, planters, etc.)

Why it matters

These efforts help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses (like West Nile virus), which spread through standing-water breeding.

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President Donald Trump and Rep. Mike Lawler to Deliver Remarks in Rockland County on May 22

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May 19, 2026

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President Donald Trump is expected to join Mike Lawler in Rockland County on Friday, May 22, where the two are scheduled to deliver remarks during a public appearance in the county.

The visit marks a rare presidential appearance in Rockland County and is believed to be the first by a sitting or former U.S. president in nearly five decades. The last presidential visit to Rockland County was made by Gerald Ford on October 13, 1976, during his campaign for reelection.

Details regarding the exact location, timing, security arrangements and public access for Friday’s event are expected to be released ahead of the appearance.

Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, has remained one of the most closely watched Republican lawmakers in the Hudson Valley region. Trump’s visit is expected to draw significant attention from supporters, media outlets and local residents throughout the area.

Additional information about attendance, traffic advisories and event logistics is expected in the coming days.

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Rockland County Hosting Accessible Fun Day at RCC on May 15

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May 13, 2026

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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.

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