Government

Rockland County Warming Center Opens November 1 to Provide Shelter and Support Services

Published

6 months ago

October 29, 2025

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — The Rockland County Warming Center will open for the season on Friday, November 1 at 5 p.m., offering individuals a warm, safe place to stay overnight. Guests may remain until morning, and the facility will also stay open during the day whenever the temperature — including windchill — drops below 32 degrees.

In addition to shelter, guests will have access to hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, and support services, including assistance with benefits applications, job placement, and housing referrals.

Transportation to the Warming Center will be provided nightly from several locations:

Nyack: 7:00 p.m. – Broadway & Burd Street, in front of the First Reformed Church
Haverstraw: 7:30 p.m. – Commuter Parking Lot across from Village Hall
Spring Valley: 5:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. – Spring Valley Bus & Train Station
Pomona: 5:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri) – Building L Bus Shelter, Health Center campus

For more information, contact the DSS Warming Center between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. at (845) 364-2332, or reach DSS staff during the day at (845) 608-6670.

Government

Rockland County Urges Water Conservation as Climate Change Impacts Supply

Published

5 days ago

April 19, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management is encouraging residents to learn how climate change is affecting water availability and what steps they can take to protect the county’s supply.

Experts say climate change is increasingly being viewed as a water crisis, as rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns lead to stronger storms, flooding, and drought. Although water covers much of the planet, less than one percent of freshwater is readily available for human use, making conservation critical.

Rockland County depends entirely on local surface and groundwater sources to serve homes, schools, businesses, and healthcare facilities. As the population grows and climate conditions evolve, officials say responsible water use is essential to maintaining a stable supply.

“Protecting our water supply is essential to the long-term health and economic stability of Rockland County,” said Ed Day. “Education and conservation are key tools that help ensure our water resources remain reliable for future generations.”

💧 Simple Ways to Conserve Water

Residents can make a meaningful impact with small, everyday actions:

Fix household leaks promptly
Take shorter showers
Turn off the tap while brushing teeth
Use water-efficient appliances
Plant native or drought-tolerant landscaping
Water lawns and gardens efficiently

Reducing water use also lowers energy consumption, since energy is required to pump, treat, and heat water—helping cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Officials encourage residents to follow the task force online for updates, resources, and conservation tips. More information is available through the county’s water conservation program.

Government

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

Published

5 days ago

April 19, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

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