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Rockland County, New York, has reported 20 new measles cases since October, primarily among unvaccinated individuals, prompting health officials to urge residents to verify their immunity and get vaccinated to prevent further spread, especially among vulnerable populations like young children and immunocompromised individuals.
An Orthodox Jewish man was brutally stabbed in his driveway in Rockland County, New York, in what police called a "horrific assault." The suspect, Elijah Dean, 23, has been arrested and faces charges of attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition but is expected to survive. The motive for the attack is unclear, and hate crime charges have not been filed. The Rockland County Human Rights Commission condemned the attack and emphasized that hate has no place in the community.
A 32-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed multiple times in the driveway of his home in Ramapo, Rockland County. Elijah Dean, 23, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the attack. The victim, who did not recognize the assailant, is in stable condition after undergoing surgery. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and authorities are investigating whether it was a random or targeted incident. The Rockland County Human Rights Commission condemned the violence and urged the community to reject hate.
Rockland County will host a solar eclipse viewing event at Haverstraw Bay Park on April 8, where 92% of the sun will be blocked. The event is scheduled between 2:30 and 4 p.m., with the peak viewing time around 3:15 p.m. Protective viewing glasses will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The park offers parking for 200 vehicles and features restrooms, a playground, and walking paths.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis angered the GOP Chair of Rockland County, New York, after his presidential campaign failed to coordinate a fundraiser with the local party leader. The campaign sent out a flier for the event without giving any prior notice to the county's GOP Chair, Lawrence Garvey. Garvey expressed disappointment and expected an apology for the oversight. The campaign later moved the fundraiser to a more private venue due to planned protests by Democratic groups. DeSantis is a popular choice among New York Republicans as a potential presidential candidate, with many seeing him as "Trump-ish without the baggage."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams criticized Rockland County Executive Ed Day for blocking asylum seekers from heading to his district. Dozens of migrants arrived at an Orange County hotel just hours after New York City said it was temporarily backing off its plans. Adams’ push to relocate the asylum seekers to Orange and Rockland counties this week has been met with fierce criticism — and legal action — from the top pols up there as they frantically sought to thwart with the Big Apple’s plans. The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against both Rockland and Orange counties for attempting to thwart the relocation of migrants.
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting a Rockland County hotel from accepting migrants bused from New York City. Orangetown officials took the hotel to court over the city’s plan to ship asylum seekers from Big Apple shelters to hotels in Rockland and Orange counties. The order also slammed the brakes on the hotel making any changes without the proper permits. The defendants and Orangetown are due back in court Monday at 9:30 a.m. where the judge will hear oral arguments on whether to issue a preliminary injunction.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plan to send 340 adult male migrants to live at a hotel in Orangeburg, New York, for four months has been rebuked by officials representing some New York suburbs, including Rockland County, which declared a state of emergency. Adams announced he was sending migrants to neighboring New York counties in response to the rising numbers of asylum seekers arriving in the city, which is reportedly overwhelming the city's shelter system. The Trump-era Title 42 border policy, which allows the U.S. to expel migrants without them being allowed to apply for asylum, is set to expire on Thursday.
Residents in Rockland County, New York, are protesting against New York City's plan to bus hundreds of adult male migrants to their community. The plan has caused concern among residents who fear it will lower their quality of life and pose safety risks. Rockland County Executive Ed Day declared a state of emergency to halt the influx of asylum seekers and threatened to grab Mayor Eric Adams "by the throat" if he tries to offload the city's growing migrant problem onto his community. The plan centers around the Armoni Inn and Suites, where the migrants are expected to stay in Orangetown.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day has declared a state of emergency to fight New York City Mayor Eric Adams' plan to bus up to 300 single adult male migrants to hotels in Rockland and Orange counties. Day said the state of emergency will prohibit other municipalities from bringing people to Rockland County and will prohibit hotels and motels from housing immigrants without a license. The state of emergency will remain in effect for at least 30 days and include fines of $2,000 per migrant for the hotels and for any municipality that sends migrants to Rockland.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams's plan to pay for shelter at two suburban locations outside the five boroughs for about 300 asylum seekers has been met with strong opposition from officials in Rockland and Orange Counties. Rockland County executive, Ed Day, declared a state of emergency to prevent the transfer of migrants, and vowed to issue fines to any hotel that accepts asylum seekers from the program. The move marks one of the first challenges to Mayor Adams's decompression strategy to ease the burden of housing the city's growing number of asylum seekers.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day has warned that local law enforcement is "deployed" and "ready to react" if New York City Mayor Eric Adams tries to bus hundreds of migrants to the suburban community. Day accused Adams of acting like a "bully" and blindsiding Rockland with the plan. New York City officials plan to ship hundreds of migrants to upstate hotels and facilities, but are facing pushback from local officials. Day declared a state of emergency and issued a decree barring other municipalities from housing people in the county. The men were to be housed at the 170-room Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day declared a state of emergency prohibiting any outside municipality from bringing people to Rockland County for housing, in response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plans to relocate migrants from city shelters to hotels in the Hudson Valley. Adams’ relocation plan was met with resistance from Rockland County officials who criticized the lack of resources and infrastructure to care for the migrants. Immigrant advocates also condemned the plan, calling it a temporary fix to New York City’s housing problems.
Rockland County officials declared a state of emergency to prevent New York City from busing up to 300 asylum seekers to two hotels in the Hudson Valley. The county is concerned about the lack of infrastructure to care for the migrants and the strain it would put on already overburdened support systems. The emergency declaration bars the city from shuttling the migrants north and does not allow hotels or motels to house any without specific licensing to do so. Local officials are demanding more information and details regarding the plan.
Rockland County officials have declared a state of emergency to prevent New York City from housing hundreds of migrants in the county. The declaration prohibits other municipalities from bringing and housing people in the county, bars hotels and motels from housing migrants without a license, and requires municipalities to cover their expenses. Orangetown officials are exploring ways to stop Mayor Adams' plan to bus the migrants from city shelters to their doorstep. The migrants are expected to be housed at the 170-room Armoni Inn and Suites. Nearly 61,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since last spring.