The tax will be capped at $2 through February 2023.
The Haverstraw town supervisor's idea has generated conversation.
Officials said they faced many obstacles from uncooperative building managers and landlords.
Though its boundaries haven't moved much, redistricting based on the 2020 Census has changed the number of the local senate district.
From County Legislators Jay Hood Jr., Aney Paul, Alden H. Wolfe, Phil Soskin, Michael Grant, Itamar Yeger, Toney Earl and Aron Wieder
The temporary office of code enforcement cleaning up the problems in the village is training inspectors for the future.
Broken fire and smoke alarms, no extinguishers, exposed wires, deteriorating balconies and stairs at Country Village Towers, inspectors say.
See the latest announcement from the County of Rockland.
One had no county fire control connection, both had to shut down illegal sheds and both face citations for more violations, officials said.
Here's what's needed plus where and when you can drop off your donations for the Afya Foundation's shipments.
Due to the operator's lack of compliance with Spring Valley authorities, the temporary enforcement agency is citing the property owner.
“We pray for the people of Ukraine,” said Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr.
Six new officers now start their field training.
The Russian invasion is a threat level the world hasn't seen since WWII and the Cold War, they said.
"This is a great opportunity for students to gain work experience, earn money and make a lasting contribution to their community,".
See officials' photos of dangerous conditions found before the Office of Codes began work.
The fire there Tuesday is under investigation.
The county's temporary office enforcing Spring Valley's safety and building codes began operations today.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day wrote to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requesting that they refrain from making emer ...
The anniversary of his death trying to rescue residents of a large home for adults is approaching.
The temporary takeover comes after a fatal fire; emergency responders warned for years about the dangers in Spring Valley.
Officials are reflecting on the 5 men accused of driving from Brooklyn to shoot at folks renting a place in New City.
Creating an office to take over from Spring Valley was approved but there weren't enough votes to move the plans forward.
This is about protecting citizens from the consequences when officials ignore fire and building codes, say seven Rockland County lawmakers.
The distribution caused big traffic headaches in Clarkstown Wednesday. Still looking? Here's info.
Yesterday afternoon the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County issued the following statement on their Facebook page:
At my request, members of the Hi Tor Animal Shelter Board of Directors including Board President Debbie DiBernardo presented an update t ...
The writer is the Rockland County Executive
Public comment on the move, ordered by the state after years of pleading from fire officials, can be submitted until Feb. 1.
The children were found hiding from the heavy smoke in a bedroom under a blanket.
The Rockland County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
County Executive Ed Day submitted the draft Local Law to create an Office of Buildings and Codes to the County Legislature. This is the ...
Formed in 1963 and extended in 2000, the sewer district has a history of scandal, from expensive dirt to illegal stipends.