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Camacho wins Clarkstown Virtual Independence Day contest

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Congratulations to Isabella Camacho for winning the Virtual Independence Day Contest!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest.

We loved seeing everyone’s patriotic side. We hope everyone had a fun and safe Independence Day.

Congratulations, Isabella!

HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS HEALTHY 4 U in 22 AT FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce the Healthy 4 U in 2022 public health information series will start in July! The Finkelstein Memorial Library will host the Rockland County Department of Health on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Health department employees will be in the lobby offering information, resources, and takeaways on various health topics to help Rockland residents live healthier lives.

“The health department continues to partner with various community organizations to reach residents where they live, work, learn, play, and pray. Being present in public spaces offers residents accurate public health information from reputable sources. In addition, they can learn about the many prevention programs we offer to residents for free or low-cost,” said County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert.

The Healthy 4 U in 22 educational series will be held on the following Wednesdays:

  • July 6 No-cook Meals – Summer Eats!
  • July 13 Sun Safety, Don’t Get Burned!
  • July 20 Fire Safety Never Takes a Vacation
  • July 27 Prevent Lyme & Other Vector-Borne Diseases
  • August 3 World Breastfeeding Week
  • August 10 Recipes for Summer’s Sensational Produce
  • August 17 Children’s Eye Health and Safety
  • August 24 Immunization Questions? Ask a Specialist!
  • August 31 Family Meal – Healthy in a Hurry!
  • September 7 Women’s Health – Healthy and Fit is Not a Fad: It’s a Lifestyle.
  • September 14 Falls Prevention – A Matter of Balance
  • September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day
  • September 28 Get Serious About Food Safety!

For more information on a variety of health topics, call the Rockland County Department of Health at (845) 364-2500 or visit our website: http://rocklandgov.com/departments/health/. 

Reichlin-Melnick, Senate Majority Take Action to Address Supreme Court Ruling Invalidating New York’s Concealed Carry Law

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ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER:  During a special session just before the holiday weekend, the Senate passed legislation in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s NYSRPA v. Bruen decision. 

Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick said, “In response to last week’s ruling by activist Supreme Court Justices to invalidate New York’s 100-year-old gun law restricting concealed carrying of firearms, my colleagues and I in the Senate acted swiftly to protect New Yorkers.”

The Supreme Court ruled that New York’s 100-year-old law restricting concealed carrying of a firearm infringes on an individual’s Second Amendment right to carry a weapon in public for the purpose of self-defense. While this ruling issued by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority invalidates the concealed carry permit restrictions, the decision allows states to issue licensing requirements for carrying a firearm. 

This legislative package enhances licensing requirements for concealed carry permit applicants, adds new provisions for sensitive areas where the permit holder is prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm, enhances safe storage requirements to apply if a minor under the age of 18 lives in the home, and makes technical changes to the body armor law. Additionally, this legislative package establishes New York as a “point of contact” state.

Click here to read S51001 modifying the NYS Conceal Carry Application Process and Criteria.  Click here for the package of bills passed by the Senate this spring to strengthen New York’s robust gun safety regulation in the wake of the tragic mass shootings at Buffalo and Uvalde.

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