Rockland County

Allison-Parris County Office Building
11 New Hempstead Rd
New City, NY 10956
Phone: (845) 638-5122
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U.S. Census 2021 Data Summit Series

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JUNE SPOTLIGHT


In June 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau New York Region is hosting the following Data Summits. You can register for the summits by clicking the links below.  A complete catalog of Data Summits is attached and can be found HERE.

Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

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Economic Development Opportunity Highlights

Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Now Open

The eleventh round of the CFA is now open with over $750 million in funding available through more than 30 state programs.

  • Since 2011, the first year of the REDC initiative, the CFA has enabled businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and members of the public to apply for multiple sources of funding from dozens of state agency programs through a single application, for projects that create jobs and help to revitalize communities.
  • All of the 2021 guidelines and resources documents can be found on the MHREDC website at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudson, including:

CFA Deadline for many programs: 4:00 PM SHARP on July 30, 2021

  • Note: The deadline does not apply for open enrollment programs, which will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Attend an upcoming Virtual CFA Information Session!

Information sessions are hosted by ESD team members ready to answer questions about the CFA process. Register for an upcoming event below:

  • June 2, 2021 at 12pm – Register HERE
  • June 8, 2021 at 9:30am – Register HERE
  • June 17, 2021 at 9am – Register HERE
  • June 22, 2021 at 12pm – Register HERE

$3.5 Billion in Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses

  • $2.7 Billion Rental Assistance Program to Provide Funding for Eligible Renters and Landlords Experiencing Financial Hardship; Online Applications Accepted Starting June 1
  • $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program to Provide Funding to Small Businesses to Help Them Recover From the Economic Impact of the Pandemic; Online Applications Accepted Starting June 10; Learn more here

Webinar on Export Opportunities for ICT & Cybersecurity in Canada and Israel

  • Presented by Ben Kalman and Gerry Stoch 
  • Wednesday, June 2, 9:00–10:30 a.m. ET
  • Register here.

Critical Manufacturing (CM) Virtual Corporate Security Engagement (CSES) Series

  • The Critical Manufacturing Virtual Corporate Security Engagement Series will feature speakers from the Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government entities, the Critical Manufacturing sector, state and local agencies, as well as the private sector. Speakers at this event will address topics including a Threat Brief: Critical Manufacturing Sector, Framework for Identifying Cybersecurity by Risks, Distribution and Supply Chain Challenges, and Security Consideration to Protect Intellectual Property.
  • Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from 9:00am—11:30am EDT
  • Register here

2021 Mid-Hudson Regional MWBE Online Opportunities Expo


For Information on Resources for Businesses in Response to COVID-19, please visit nysbusinessrecovery.ny.gov

Additional Updates

Virtual panel presentation: Listening to Black Farmers

  • Please join this free online panel presentation: Listening to Black Farmers. The three panelists will share their personal experiences as Black Farmers, social justice advocates, and land conservationists
  • Panelists include Alison Espinosa, Rhyston Mays & Shaniqua Bowden
  • Wednesday, June 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET on Zoom
  • Register here

Route 17 Planning and Environment Linkages Study Virtual Public Workshop #2

  • About the Study: The Route 17 Planning and Environment Linkages Study (PEL) is sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This study is evaluating the engineering feasibility and potential environmental impacts of reasonable alternatives to address the corridor’s transportation needs brought about by current and anticipated growth in the region.
  • NYSDOT would like feedback during the development of the Route 17 PEL Study.
  • Join the public workshop on Thursday, June 3rd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
  • Register HERE, and find flyers attached.

Apply for Funding to Be a Community Navigator through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program

  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) & Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) is providing an educational opportunity to learn more about the community navigator pilot funding opportunity created by the American Rescue Plan Act.
  • This program is intended for and open to all community-based organizations, chambers of commerce, business associations who share our mission of helping to reach every small business owner who needs help.
  • See the Notice of Funding Opportunity here. According to the website the deadline to apply is July 12, 2021.

Economic Development Resources

Funding Opportunities


Technical Assistance for Businesses

Workforce Development Resources

Resources for Employers

  • NY State of Health: Shop here to see what health insurance options are available to you, your family, and your business
  • Child Care:Parents in need of free child care resources and referrals are encouraged to visit www.HVChildCare.org, where they can enter their zip code to immediately find the name and contact information of the agency that serves their location.
  • NYS DOL Shared Work Program: New York State’s DOL Shared Work Program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets businesses keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.

Data and Reports

HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE RABIES SHOTS FOR CATS, DOGS, AND FERRETS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2021

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NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert today announced that free rabies shots (vaccinations) are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets belonging to Rockland residents on Sunday, June 6, 2021, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Robert Yeager Health Complex, 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona (In the parking lot in front of Building F). No appointment is needed. The shots are free; however, a $5 donation per animal will help defray our costs.

Please download and print a Rabies Vaccination Release FORM and bring the completed and signed form to the clinic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all attendees must remain in their vehicle and limit the number of passengers in the vehicle. Face masks or cloth face coverings are required for everyone in the vehicle.

“Animal rabies continues to be a public health problem in Rockland County. We remind all residents to make sure that their animals are immunized against rabies and that the vaccinations are kept up to date,” said Dr. Ruppert.

To get their free rabies shot:

  • Your dog, cat, or ferret must be healthy.
  • Your pet must be older than three months.
  • Your dogs must be on a leash.
  • Your cats and ferrets must be on a leash or in a top-opening container.

New York State law requires that all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age. Owners can be fined up to $250 if they fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep them up-to-date. All animal bites and animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to The Rockland County Health Department at (845) 364-2656. After hours, callers should contact the sheriff at (845) 364-8600.

“No one wants their beloved pets to get sick with anything, especially if it’s preventable with vaccinations. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies to protect them and the other members of your family from this disease,” said County Executive Day.

For more information on animal rabies or the rabies vaccine, call the Rockland County Department of Health at (845) 364-2656 or visit our website: http://rocklandgov.com/departments/health/environmental-health/rabies/.

Housing and Community Development Needs

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County Seeking Public Input

New City, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Office of Community Development Assistant Director Maria Frank announce two public meetings related to the 2020 – 2024 Rockland County Consolidated Plan which must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).

“We need the opinion of housing and service providers and our residents to help guide the housing and community development priorities for Rockland,” said County Executive Day. “Please take a few minutes of your day to complete the survey or virtually attend one of the meetings.”

As a recipient of Federal entitlement grant funds, Rockland County is required to submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD every five years. The Consolidated Plan describes the County’s community development priorities and multi-year goals, which are informed by an assessment of housing and community development needs and an analysis of housing and economic market conditions and available resources.

The Rockland County Office of Community Development is the overall administrative agent for the HUD Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Rockland County Supportive Housing Programs and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs for the County.

The surveys for members of the public are available here:

The survey for housing and service providers is available here:

The last day to complete the surveys is June 9, 2021.

The County has arranged for a pair of virtual public meetings on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM and Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 10:00 AM on Zoom. The meetings will be identical and will cover topics related to Institutional Structure and Housing and Homeless Needs and Impediments to Fair Housing. A portion of the meeting will be dedicated to public input.

Please register at the links below to attend one of the meetings:

If housing or service providers or members of the public have questions, please contact Karey Lynch, Office of Community Development at lynchk@co.rockland.ny.us

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