NEWS FROM THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE

(Note: Most Recent News Releases are at the top of the list)

2010
08/23/10 - Legislator Di Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
08/18/10 - Environmental Committee to Discuss Results of Monthly Hudson River Water Quality Report
08/16/10 - Legislator Day Initiates Hearing to Enact Substantial Cost Reduction in County Government
08/11/10 - Legislator Wolfe Proposes Amendment to County Sewer Law to Allow Biological Treatment of Grease/Oil Waste Produced by Food Establishments
08/09/10 - Legislator Day Initiates Review for Joint Legal Action to Rollback the MTA Payroll Mobility Tax
08/05/10 - County Legislature Approves Wolfe's Resolution Supporting Federal Veteran Employment Assistance Act
08/04/10 - Legislator Michel Honors Individuals and Organizations for Humanitarian Efforts to Assist Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti
08/04/10 - Legislator Darden Honors Local Students and Advisor
08/04/10 - Rockland County Legislature Asks Congress to Pass Hydraulic Fracturing Responsibility Act
07/28/10 - Legislator Coker Convenes Multi-County Meeting to Discuss Environmental Issues Within the Hudson Valley Region
07/19/10 - STATEMENT BY LEGISLATOR JACQUES O. D’I. MICHEL ON THE PASSING OF NEW YORK STATE SENATOR THOMAS P. MORAHAN
07/14/10 - Statement by Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman of the Rockland County Legislature, On the Passing of New York State Senator Thomas P. Morahan
07/08/10 - Legislature Supports Michel’s Request to Congress to Permit Non-Immigrant Haitians to Renew VISA's on U.S. Soil
07/01/10 - County Legislature Takes Steps to Establish a Local Development Corporation to Assist Not-for-Profits
07/01/10 - Legislator Michel Leads Delegation of Public Safety Experts to Haiti
06/24/10 - Legislature Committee Urges Governor to Impose Statewide Moratorium on Natural Gas Drilling Projects Pending Study Results
06/23/10 - Legislator Hood to Hold Committee Discussion on Service Fee Established by the County Office of Fire & Emergency Services
06/22/10 - Legislator Coker and Rockland Midwives Hold Event in Support of NYS Midwifery Modernization Act

06/22/10 - Legislator Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule

06/18/10 - County Legislator Bob Jackson Spearheads County Review For New City Farmer’s Market
06/16/10 - Legislator Day Honors St Francis Boys’ State Basketball Champs
06/16/10 - Chairwoman Harriet Cornell Sends Comments to PSC Concerning Utility Company Tree Trimming Practices
06/04/10 - County Legislature Passes Wolfe's Proposal to Restrict Use of Trans Fats at Local Food Establishments
06/04/10 - Legislator Soskin to Hold Committee Discussion on Inpatient Psychiatric Care in County
06/02/10 - County to Continue Treatment to Catch Basins as Part of County-wide Mosquito Control Program
06/02/10 - County Holds 3rd Public Workshop for Comprehensive Plan Project
06/02/10 - Chairwoman Cornell Supports Procedure to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections Across the State
05/21/10 - Legislator Coker to Lead Review of County Services Relevant to the Elimination of Sex Trafficking
05/20/10 - Legislator Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
05/20/10 - County Legislature Supports Change to NYS Public Health Law
05/20/10 - Legislator Day will be Keynote Speaker at New City Fire Department Memorial Day Ceremony
05/19/10 - County Holds Public Scoping Sessions for Comprehensive Plan Project
05/19/10 - Statement from Legislator Edwin Day Concerning Impound of Unlicensed Home Improvement Contractor’s Equipment
05/17/10 - Legislators Wolfe and Moroney Introduce Resolution to Ensure “Truth in Budgeting” for Salaries
05/14/10 - Legislator Day Invites Residents to Attend the Rockland County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
05/12/10 - May 16th Program at Hillburn School Marks First “Thurgood Marshall Day” in New York
05/07/10 - Legislator Coker Supports Revision to NYS Midwifery Law
05/07/10 - County Legislature Approves Wolfe's Resolution Supporting Land and Water Conservation Fund
05/06/10 - Legislature’s Environmental Committee to Hear Assessment of County Water Resources
05/06/10 - Legislator Day Submits Legislation Requesting Full Review of Medicaid Expenditures in Rockland County
05/04/10 - Legislator Michel Announces Haitian Passport Service Will be Performed, Locally
05/03/10 - County Legislature Joins Legislator Wolfe to Support Governor Paterson’s Procurement Reform Initiatives
04/30/10 - Rockland County to Launch Silver Alert Program
04/29/10 - Statement by County Legislator Alden H. Wolfe on Latest Crib Recall
04/22/10 - County Legislature Passes Local Law Prohibiting the Sale of Certain Child Care Products Containing Bisphenol A (BPA)
04/20/10 - County Legislature to Begin Midterm Review of Budget, Departments and Priorities
04/19/10 - Legislators Day and Jobson Introduce Legislation to Ease the Process of Organ Donation
04/16/10 - County Legislature Committee Passes Resolution Condemning Bias-Related Incidents
04/15/10 - Legislators Jobson and Wolfe Sponsor Resolution Opposing Governor’s Proposal to Close or Reduce Services to State Parks and Historic Sites
04/15/10 - County Legislature Proclaims April 19-23 “Complete Streets Week” in Rockland
04/13/10 - Legislator Day Encourages Residents to Attend Armed Forces Dedication Ceremony
04/12/10 - Legislator Coker Holds Committee Meeting to Focus on County’s Air Quality Issues
04/12/10 - Chairwoman Harriet Cornell Makes Request to Governor to Restore Funding to Community Colleges
04/07/10 - Public Safety Committee to Discuss Family Court Parking Lot Safety
03/30/10 - State DOT Concludes Route 59 Traffic Study Requested by Legislator Wolfe
03/22/10 - Statement by Rockland County Legislator Edwin Day - MTA Announcement of Revised Service Cuts
03/19/10 - Legislator Day Recognizes St. Augustine's School Children
03/18/10 - Legislator Wolfe Recognizes the Legal Aid Society of Rockland for its Service to Our Community
03/16/10 - Legislator Murphy Honors Local Business Establishment on Landmark Anniversary
03/16/10 - Chairwoman Cornell Recognizes Local Singer/Songwriter
03/11/10 - Legislator Day Joins in "Parents as Reading Partners" Program
03/11/10 - Legislator Wolfe to Governor Paterson: Closing Our Parks and Historic Sites Will Further Damage our Economy
03/10/10 - Chairwoman Harriet Cornell to be Honored by AAUW and League of Women Voters
03/04/10 - MTA Public Hearing On Proposed Service Cuts - Statement from Edwin Day
03/04/10 - MTA Public Hearing On Proposed Service Cuts - Statement from Harriet Cornell
03/04/10 - Legislator Murphy Recognizes Don Bosco Prep Championship Football Team
02/18/10 - Legislator Darden Honors Locals Who Participated in Haitian Relief Mission
02/18/10 - Legislator Soskin Calls Upon U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary to Increase Financial Aid to Educational Institutions Facing an Influx of Students from Haiti
02/18/10 - Legislator Wolfe Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America and Its Roots in Rockland County
02/18/10 - Legislator Day Recognizes Clarkstown PD Detective Bureau for Successful Investigation Leading to the Arrest of a Suspect in Mall Abuse Case
02/17/10 - Legislator Wolfe Introduces Proposal to Protect Diners' Health by Restricting Use of Trans Fats at Local Food Establishments
02/16/10 - Chairwoman Cornell to Speak at Census Press Events
02/04/10 - Legislator Michel Calls Upon Congress to Lift Quota on Haitians with Pending Immigration Status
01/26/10 - Legislator Wolfe Initiates Discussion to Explore Wind Turbine Technology
01/26/10 - County Legislature Continues to Collect Goods Needed for Haitian Relief Effort
01/21/10 - County Legislature Unanimously Passes Law Prohibiting the Sale of Drop-side Cribs
01/21/10 - Legislator Coker Reintroduces Local Law to Prohibit the Sale of Child Care Products Containing Bisphenol A (BPA)
01/21/10 - Legislator Day Recognizes Pop Warner Junior Midget Cheerleaders
01/20/10 - County Legislature Passes Resolution Requesting Compensation for Loss of Cable Channels, HGTV and The Food Channel
01/15/10 - County Legislators Establish Drop-off Site for Goods Needed for Haitian Relief Effort
01/15/10 - County Legislators to Extend Expressions of Sorrow and Support to the Nation of Haiti
01/14/10 - Statement from County Legislator Jacques O. D’I Michel on Haiti and Relief Efforts
01/14/10 - Statement by Chairwoman Harriet Cornell on Rockland Relief Efforts to Earthquake Ravaged Haiti
01/13/10 - County Legislature to Hold Public Hearing on Prohibiting the Sale of Drop-side Cribs
01/11/10 - Legislator Jobson Calls Upon Public Service Commission to Investigate Cablevision Programming Interruption
01/11/10 - Legislators Day and Cornell Seek to Derail MTA Service Cuts
01/05/10 - Legislator Meyers Requests Review of the Rockland County Health Department’s Oversight of Existing New Square Slaughterhouse
01/05/10 - Cornell to Chair Rockland Legislature for Sixth Consecutive Term
01/04/10 - Legislator Day to Initiate Discussion on Oversight of Tax Dollars Conveyed to Contract Agencies
2009
12/17/09 - Rockland County Legislators Expand Eligibility for Cold War Veteran Property Tax Exemption
12/16/09 - Rockland County Legislature Passes Resolution Urging US Representatives to Prevent Fast-tracking of FAA Reauthorization Bill
12/11/09 - County Legislature Passes Resolution Requesting Establishment of U.S. Commission to Combat Modern-Day Slavery
12/09/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Calls for MTA to Move Outsourced Jobs to Rockland County
12/08/09 - Statement by Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman of the Rockland County Legislature on Summit Park Hospital's New Acute Renal Dialysis Center
12/07/09 - Legislator Coker to Request State to Commission Study of Region's High Incidence of Thyroid Cancer and Newborn Hypothyroidism
12/07/09 - Legislator Day Congratulates Jr. Pee Wee Football Team on NYS Championship
11/24/09 - NY Thruway Authority Completes Study of Exit 15 Interchange Requested by Legislator Wolfe
11/24/09 - Legislator Schoenberger Proposes County, State and Federal Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Money in Instances of Discriminatory Practices by a Municipality
11/24/09 - Legislator Wolfe Issues Statement on Largest Infant Crib Recall in U.S. History
11/23/09 - County Holds Public Workshop for Comprehensive Plan Project
11/19/09 - Legislator Di Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
11/19/09 - County Legislature Approves “Green” Procurement Policy for County Purchasing
11/12/09 - Public Hearing to Take Place on Proposed Local Law to Prohibit the Sale of Child Care Products and Toys Containing Bisphenol A (BPA)
11/10/09 - Legislator Day Recognizes Local Youth for Community Leadership Efforts
11/06/09 - County Legislature Passes Local Law to Provide Relief to Distressed Homeowners
11/04/09 - Public Hearing to Take Place on Proposed Local Law to Regulate Use of Fertilizer Containing Phosphorous
11/04/09 - Legislator Di Michel Attends Washington DC Conference and Lobbies for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
11/03/09 - Legislator Wolfe Introduces Local Law to Ban Sale of Potentially Dangerous Drop-Side Infant Cribs Within Rockland County
10/29/09 - Legislator Wolfe Encourages Voters to Make Their Voices Heard on Proposition #2 on Election Day
10/27/09 - Legislator Jacques O. D’I Michel to Meet with President Obama’s Director of Political Affairs, Patrick Gaspard and The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network
10/26/09 - Legislator Jobson Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New James A. Farley Bridge
10/20/09 - Legislator Di Michel continues monthly Community informational meeting schedule
10/16/09 - Legislator Meyers Introduces Resolution Objecting to Proposed Chicken Slaughterhouse and Seeking Withdrawal of New York State Grant
10/15/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Holds TZB/I-287 Summit
10/13/09 - Legislator Day Encourages Residents to Attend Flag Dedication Ceremony
10/05/09 - Legislator Murphy Co-Sponsors 4th Annual Autism Symposium
10/01/09 - Legislator Coker Will Speak at Local Rally for National Health Insurance
09/30/09 - County Legislators Wolfe and Day Introduce Measure to Establish a “Green” Procurement Policy for County Purchasing
09/23/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Urges Senate to Approve Extension of Unemployment Benefits
09/22/09 - County Legislators Support Creation of Postal Stamp to Honor Rockland Native James A. Farley
09/22/09 - Legislator Jobson Praises Kakiat Park Improvement Project
09/22/09 - Rockland County Legislators Propose Extension to Cold War Veteran Property Tax Exemption
09/21/09 - County Legislature Approves Stricter Home Improvement Protection Law
09/21/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Urges Senate to Join the House in Helping Students Afford College
09/17/09 - Legislator Wolfe Recognizes Well-known Naturalist and Outdoor Educator
09/14/09 - Legislators Cornell and Day Attend New City Revitalization Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
09/11/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Urges Support of Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2009
09/09/09 - Legislator Moroney Calls Upon The English and Irish Governments to Fulfill the Promises of the Good Friday Agreement
09/08/09 - Legislator Wolfe Honors Suffern High Senior for Important Role in National Leadership Conference
09/03/09 - Legislator Jobson Recognizes Actions of Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Officer to Safeguard Injured Horse
08/27/09 - Legislator Wolfe Sponsors Resolution Urging State Recognition of the Ramapough Lenape Indian Nation
08/26/09 - Statement by Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman of the Rockland County Legislature, on the Death of Senator Ted Kennedy
08/20/09 - Legislator Jackson Initiates Discussion on Silver Alert Program
08/19/09 - Legislator Day Encourages Residents to Support Local Blood Drive
08/14/09 - Legislator Wolfe Introduces Measure to Provide Relief to Distressed Homeowners
08/06/09 - County Legislators Encourage State Legislature to Enact Legislation to Form Rockland Bergen Bi-State River Commission
07/29/09 - Legislator Wolfe Unsurprised by International Medical Report Confirming Danger Of Ultraviolet Tanning Beds
07/28/09 - County Legislature to Honor South Orangetown’s Ken Mitchell
07/27/09 - Legislator Wolfe Seeks NYS DOT Traffic Safety Study
07/27/09 - Rockland Awarded Grant To Increase Brain Health For Seniors
07/10/09 - Legislators Jackson and Schoenberger Recognize Nanuet Teachers and Parent for Quick Action in Nanuet Bus Fire
07/09/09 - Statement by Chairwoman Cornell in Support of Governor Paterson’s Action to Appoint a Lt. Governor
07/09/09 - Rockland County Legislators Call upon the NYS Senate To Return to the Needs of New Yorkers
07/09/09 - Legislator Wolfe Requests NY Thruway Authority Initiate Study of Suffern Exit 15
07/08/09 - Legislator Jobson Joins Meals on Wheels Board of Directors
07/08/09 - Legislator Day Recognizes Local Resident for Heroism
06/29/09 - Legislator Di Michel Recommends Rockland County Establish a Mental Health Alternatives to Incarceration Program
06/26/09 - Legislator Wolfe to Explore Feasibility of Community Works Program for Rockland County Inmates
06/25/09 - Traffic Flow at North Airmont/Highview Road and Spook Rock Road Intersection to be Improved
06/24/09 - Legislator Day Submits Legislation Requesting the Rollback of the MTA Payroll Mobility Tax
06/18/09 - Legislator Di Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
06/18/09 - Legislator Day to Appear on History Channel Modern Marvel Series
06/09/09 - Legislator Ilan Schoenberger, Sheriff James Kralik, the Ramapo Police Department and Chaverim of Rockland To Co-Host Bicycle Registration and Community Safety Event
06/04/09 - Legislator Day Invites Residents to New City Concert Series
05/29/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Requests Committee Discussion on County’s Plans for In-Patient Psychiatric Care
05/21/09 - County Legislative Committees to View Presentation Concerning Recurrent Flood Problems in West Nyack
05/15/09 - Legislator Cornell to Speak at Annual Symposium
05/15/09 - Legislator Day To Be Keynote Speaker At New City Fire Department Memorial Day Ceremony
05/14/09 - Rockland County Legislature to Recognize Public Service and Charitable Acts of Locals
05/13/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Attends Federal Court Hearing On FAA Airspace Redesign Plan
05/08/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Continues Project Tomorrow: Aging in Place Initiative
05/08/09 - Legislator Day Urges Residents to Attend the Rockland County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
05/06/09 - Legislator Di Michel Invites Rocklanders To Join in the National Day of Prayer May 7th, 2009
05/06/09 - Legislation Initiating the Process of Rockland’s Withdrawal from the MTA Scheduled for Hearing
05/06/09 - Rockland County Legislature Calls for Withdrawal from MTA
05/05/09 - Legislator Day Calls For Comprehensive Statewide Legislative Effort to Address Violent Sex Offenders
04/24/09 - Legislators Jackson and Moroney Meet with Pfizer and Wyeth Representatives
04/23/09 - Legislator Coker to Attend US EPA Event Honoring North Rockland School District Grounds Supervisor Kevin Trotta
04/23/09 - Legislator Jobson Encourages Residents to Participate in Great American Cleanup Activities Continuing this Weekend
04/02/09 - Legislator Ilan Schoenberger Calls Attention to Safety Rally Organized by Local Taxi Industry
04/02/09 - Legislator Jacques O. D’I. Michel and the Rockland County Legislature to Honor the French Speaking Baptist Church, one of the oldest Haitian-American Institutions in Rockland
04/01/09 - Legislator Michel Turns to President Obama and State Leaders for Clarification of State Education Stimulus Package
03/25/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Urges Governor to Designate Seat on PANY&NJ Board for Rockland or Orange County
03/25/09 - Legislator Alden H. Wolfe Appointed to Chair County Plumbing Board of Examiners
03/20/09 - Legislator Di Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
03/16/09 - Legislator Day to Again Participate in Reading Programs at Local Schools
03/13/09 - Legislators Coker and Schoenberger to Honor Talents of Local 17 year-old Violinist
03/13/09 - Rockland County Legislature To Recognize Artists and Their Work, On Permanent Display In Legislative Offices
03/06/09 - Rockland County Legislative Chairwoman Cornell Requests State Leadership Consider Damaging Effects of MTA Payroll Tax on Rockland Businesses
03/05/09 - Legislators Wolfe and Coker Initiate Request to President Obama to Reconsider Implementation of the FAA’s Northeast Airspace Redesign Plan
03/05/09 - Legislature Unanimously Passes Wolfe's Resolution Seeking Relief from Burden of Housing Parole Violators and State-Ready Prisoners
02/27/09 - Legislator Day Requests Schools Assist Families by Updating the Locations of Sex Offenders
02/24/09 - Legislators Michel and Meyers’ Resolution Calling Upon East Ramapo Central School District To Reconsider Proposal To Close Two Elementary Schools Receives Approval of County Legislature
02/23/09 - Chairwoman Cornell Establishes Public Private Partnership Aimed At Stimulating Rockland’s Economy
02/18/09 - Legislator Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
02/17/09 - Legislator Meyers Seeks To Amend County Investment Policy To Ensure Fair Treatment Of Home Loan Borrowers
02/13/09 - Legislator Meyers Introduces Resolution to Require Continuation of County Funding of Mosquito Control Treatment
02/13/09 - Legislature Unanimously Passes Wolfe's Resolution Supporting Mandatory Reporting of Abuse of Residents of Adult Care Facilities
02/11/09 - Legislator Michel Introduces Resolution to Establish Intergovernmental Surplus Inventory Registry
02/05/09 - Legislators Michel and Meyers Encourage East Ramapo Central School District To Reconsider Proposal To Close Two Elementary Schools
02/05/09 - Legislator Meyers Requests Legislature Review of Progress of Sewer District No. 1 Response to Infiltration and Overflow Issues
02/05/09 - Legislators Moroney and Jackson Welcome Pfizer, Inc. to Rockland County
02/04/09 - Day Delivers Annual Legislative Minority Address
02/02/09 - Rockland Legislative Chairwoman Harriet Cornell To Testify at Metropolitan Transit Authority Hearing (MTA) on Proposed Changes to Fares, Service, Stations
02/02/09 - Legislator Wolfe Introduces Resolution Seeking Relief from Burden of Housing Parole Violators and State-Ready Prisoners
01/30/09 - Legislator Day to be the Keynote Speaker at Rockland County Naturalization Ceremony
01/28/09 - Legislator Philip Soskin Reappoints Multi Services Committee Vice Chair
01/28/09 - Rockland County Legislature Cancels All Meetings Scheduled for Today, Wednesday, January 28, 2009
01/27/09 - Legislator Wolfe Encourages Rockland Residents and Business Owners to Explore Options For Purchase of Energy
01/23/09 - Statement by Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman of The Rockland County Legislature, on Selection of Kirsten Gillibrand as United States Senator from New York
01/22/09 - Legislator Michel Calls Upon President Obama to Initiate Permanent Cease-Fire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas
01/22/09 - Legislator Coker to Lead Discussion On Proper Disposal Of Electronics
01/22/09 - Legislator Wolfe To Begin Committee Discussion on Organizational Structure of County Departments
01/22/09 - Legislator Michel Voices Concern Over Proposed Closing of Two East Ramapo Elementary Schools
01/20/09 - Statement by Chairwoman Harriet Cornell on Inauguration of President Barack Obama
01/16/09 - Legislator Alden H. Wolfe Recognizes Individuals Instrumental in LEED Certification of Rockland Community College Technology Center
01/15/09 - Legislature Postpones Recognition of Pomona Native Awarded Bronze Star
01/15/09 - Legislator Michael Grant Is Reappointed As Vice Chairman of The Legislature’s Government Operations Committee
01/13/09 - County Legislators Day, Sparaco and Meyers Take Bi-Partisan Action Urging National Leaders to Support Israel’s Right to Defend Itself against Hamas
01/12/09 - Legislator Wolfe Introduces Resolution Expressing Support for Israel’s Right to Defend Itself Against Attacks from Hamas
01/08/09 - Legislator Grant, Majority Leader Reappoints Legislator Alden H. Wolfe as Deputy Majority Leader
01/07/09 - Legislator Meyers Condemns Most Recent Use of Nazi Hate Symbol
01/07/09 - Cornell To Chair Rockland Legislature For Unprecedented Fifth Consecutive Term
2008
12/26/08 - Rockland Lawmaker Condemns Menorah Desecration
12/17/08 - Rockland Legislature Votes to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
12/15/08 - Legislator Wolfe to Propose County Legislation Outlawing the Placement of Handbills on or in Motor Vehicles
12/11/08 - Rockland County Legislature Approves Amended Budget
12/10/08 - Legislator Day Sponsors Legislation to Re-establish the Sales Tax Cap on Gasoline
12/10/08 - Legislator Wolfe Calls for Passage of Federal Legislation to Eliminate Social Security Numbers from Medicare Cards
12/08/08 - Legislator Coker to Hold Public Discussion on Proposal to Ban Distribution of Free Disposable Shopping Bags
11/24/08 - Rockland County Legislator Day Condemns Display of Nazi Hate Symbol
11/17/08 - Legislator Di Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
11/13/08 - Rockland County Legislature Approves Revised Green Building Code for County Construction Projects
11/10/08 - Chairwoman Cornell to Hold Summit on Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 Corridor
11/07/08 - Rockland Legislator Supports Bloomberg’s Plan to Charge Shoppers for Plastic Bags
11/06/08 - Legislator Wolfe and Former Legislator Fried Attend Methamphetamine Prevention Forum in Ada County, Idaho
10/30/08 - Legislator Day Requests Formal Inquiry into Recent Death at Summit Park Hospital
10/28/08 - Purple Heart Monument Dedication Ceremony
10/28/08 - County Legislator Wolfe Opposes the Planned Closure of NYS Worker’s Compensation Hearing Locations
10/28/08 - Legislator Meyers Introduces Calorie Posting Law
10/24/08 - Rockland County Legislative Chair, Vice Chair, Majority Leader, and Budget and Finance Chair Comment on County Executive’s Proposed Budget
10/24/08 - Legislator Day Requests Governor Paterson Conduct Formal Inquiry into Tappan Zee Bridge Repair Project
10/20/08 - Legislature’s plans to fill the vacancy that was brought about by the passing of Legislator VJ Pradhan
10/20/08 - Cornell Introduces Law to Ban Text Messaging While Driving in Rockland
10/01/08 - Rockland County Legislature Begins Budget Review
09/22/08 - Legislator Coker to Hold Discussion on Proposal to Promote Use of Reusable Shopping Bags
09/22/08 - Cornell to Host Conference on Aging
09/22/08 - Legislator Di Michel to Resume Community Informational Meetings
09/17/08 - Legislator VJ Pradhan Sponsors Resolution to Acquire New City Property
09/10/08 - Rockland County Legislator Wolfe Encourages Local Food Establishments and Food Purveyors to Consider Use of Biodegradable Food Container Products and Accessories
09/08/08 - Legislator Day’s Actions Prompt Changes to Law Governing Local Sale of Fuel
09/05/08 - Rockland County Legislators Jobson and Day Recognize Local Police Officer for Support to Injured War Veterans
08/19/08 - Legislator Harriet Cornell Acknowledges 88th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
08/07/08 - Rockland County Legislature Passes Legislation to Regulate Sale of Outdated Perishable Food
08/06/08 - Chairwoman Cornell Voices Opposition To “Fast-Tracking” Rockland Water Desalination Plant
08/05/08 - Legislators Day and Moroney Demand the FAA Hold Public Hearing in Rockland County Prior to Establishing Any Air Space Re-Design Plan
07/24/08 - Rockland County Legislative Chair, Vice Chair, Majority Leader, and Budget and Finance Chair Announce Cost Cutting Measures to Reduce Expenses
07/23/08 - Orangetown Legislators Murphy and Coker Plan Discussion on O&R Proposal to Build a Substation in Tappan
07/22/08 - Legislator John Murphy and Sheriff Kralik Invite Residents to Traffic Safety Carnival in Blauvelt
07/17/08 - Rockland County Legislator Ed Day Pleased by NYS Supreme Court Decision Upholding Pedophile-Free Child Safety Zone Law
06/26/08 - Legislator Day Sponsors Legislation to Save Energy Through a Flex Time Program
06/19/08 - Legislator Connie Coker Schedules Discussion Concerning the Sparkill Creek and Ferdon Pond

06/19/08 - Rockland County Legislature passes local law sponsored by Legislator Alden Wolfe prohibiting the use of Polystyrene Foam in county facilities

06/13/08 - Legislator Alden Wolfe, Sheriff James Kralik and Chaverim of Rockland to Co-Host Child & Traffic Safety Event
06/11/08 - Legislator Coker to Introduce Non-Toxic Landscape Maintenance Act
06/10/08 - Legislator Pradhan to Introduce Legislation Banning Use of Metal Bats During All Pre-High School Athletic Competitions
06/03/08 - Public Safety Committee Chairman Hood Provides Tips for Safe Summer-Time Recreation
05/27/08 - Cornell Announces Third Hearing to Explore Aging in Rockland
05/22/08 - Rockland County Legislators Wolfe and Coker Sponsor Green Building Code Requirements for County Construction Projects
05/22/08 - Legislator Ed Day Submits Legislation Establishing a “Patient’s Bill of Rights” in Rockland County

05/21/08 - Cornell and Coker Meet with NYS Thruway Authority and Discuss Implementing Additional Suicide Prevention Measures on TZB

05/16/08 - Legislator Day to be Keynote Speaker at New City Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony
05/12/08 - Legislator Day Reminds Residents to Attend the Rockland County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
05/08/08 - Legislator Di Michel Recommends Change to NYS Public Health Law to Require Parenting Classes as a Prerequisite for a Marriage License
05/08/08 - Legislator Philip Soskin, Chairman of the Multi Services Committee to Discuss Proposal for New County Hospital and Nursing Home
05/07/08 - Rockland Legislature to Host Public Hearing in O&R Rate Case
05/05/08 - Legislator Darden to Sponsor a Public Forum Concerning Homeownership in a Challenging Marketplace. Thursday, May 8, 2008, 6:00pm to 9:00 pm, Louis Kurtz Center
05/02/08 - Legislators Wolfe and Coker Call Upon U.S. Senate To Revamp FAA Re-Authorization Bill
05/01/08 - Legislator Ed Day Sponsors Legislation to Suspend Gasoline Taxes During the Summer
04/24/08 - In Wake of Recent Rash of Suicides on TZ Bridge, Rockland Legislators Cornell and Coker Call on NYS Thruway Authority to Implement Additional Suicide Prevention Measures on Bridge
04/23/08 - Legislator Di Michel and U.S. Representative Eliot Engel to Conduct a Community Informational Meeting
04/16/08 - Legislator Di Michel Resolution for the Establishment of Youth Courts in Rockland Towns and Villages Passes

04/15/08 - Legislator Jay Hood, Jr. Joins with Haverstraw Officials in Support of Initiative to Reduce Noise Caused by Illegal Muffler Systems

04/15/08 - Cornell Announces Second Hearing to Explore Aging in Rockland
04/07/08 - Chairwoman Cornell Applauds NYS Assembly Decision Not to Act on Congestion Pricing Proposal: “Regional Problems Need Regional Solutions,” says Cornell
04/03/08 - Legislators Hood and Meyers to Discuss Ways to Encourage Compliance with Law Banning Hand-held Cell Phone Use While Driving at April 8th, 2008 Meeting of the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee
04/03/08 - Majority Leadership Submits Comments to USDOT in Support of Flight Volume Caps at Newark Airport
04/01/08 - County’s Legislative Minority Members Call Upon the FAA to Implement Limits on Air Flights Over Rockland
04/01/08 - At the Request of Legislator Joseph Meyers a Discussion Concerning Rockland County Sewer District #1 Will Take Place at April 8th Meeting of County Legislature’s Planning & Public Works Committee
03/31/08 - Cornell Comments on TZ Bridge Plans
03/27/08 - Rockland Legislators Meyers, Wolfe and Jobson Schedule a Public Forum to Discuss TZB/I287 Mass Transit Options Sunday, April 13, 2008, 2 Pm, Suffern Village Hall
03/25/08 - Legislator Di Michel Continues Monthly Community Informational Meeting Schedule
03/20/08 - Legislator Meyers’ Resolution Seeking Congressional Review of Rluipa Unanimously Passes Legislature
03/18/08 - Cornell Announces First Hearing to Explore Aging in Rockland
03/18/08 - Legislator Joe Meyers Requests Committee Discussion on Rockland County Sewer District #1
03/17/08 - Statement by Chairwoman Cornell on Lt. Gov. Paterson’s Ascent to Governor’s Office
03/13/08 - Legislator Ed Day Proposes Enhanced On-Line Tracking and Investigation of Child Sex Offenders
03/05/08 - Legislator Day Recognizes New City Resident for Quick Action that Saved Neighbor’s Life
03/04/08 - Legislators Hood and Meyers to Discuss Ways to Encourage Compliance with Law Banning Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving
03/03/08 - Legislator Day Joins in "Parents as Reading Partners" Program
02/29/08 - Legislator Meyers Proposes Comment Period in Advance of County Lease or Purchase of Property Intended for County-funded Programs
02/28/08 - Legislator Day Proposes “Pay For Stay” Program for the Rockland County Jail
02/20/08 - Legislator Michel to Hold Monthly Community Informational Meetings
02/11/08 - Legislator Day Presents Annual Report of the Legislative Minority
02/08/08 - Legislator Di Michel Recommends Establishment of youth Courts in Rockland Towns and Villages
02/06/08 - Cornell Announces Formation of Aging Initiative Working Group
02/01/08 - Cornell and Schoenberger Call on NYS Legislature to Put the Brakes on Controversial Congestion Pricing Plan
01/31/08 - Legislator Ed Day Introduces Legislation Establishing Regulation of Outdated Perishable Food Sales
01/24/08 - Chairwoman Cornell to Voice Continued Opposition to Proposed Congestion Mitigation Plans that will Place Undue Burdens on Rockland Commuters
01/22/08 - Legislator Jay Hood, Jr., Public Safety Committee Chair Announces that the Honorable Jacques O. D’i Michel has been Named as Vice Chair for 2008
01/15/08 - Legislator Joseph Meyers Introducing Resolution Requesting Congress to Review "RLUIPA"
01/09/08 - Chairwoman Cornell Attends Governor's State of the State Address
01/07/08 - County's Legislative Minority Members Issue Joint Call for Governor Spitzer to Veto Port Authority toll Hikes
01/07/08 - Legislative Chair Cornell Announces 2008 Committee Chairs
01/07/08 - Cornell to Chair Rockland Legislature for Unprecedented Fourth Consecutive Term
01/02/08 - Leg. Day Requests Dept. of Consumer Protection Assistance in Removing Counterfeit Electrical Ext. Cords from Local Stores
01/02/08 - Chairwoman Cornell Announces Joint Metro North/NJ Transit Effort to Improve Rockland Rail Service