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County Executive's Corner
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Did you know...
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to addressing a sobering reality.
Globally, approximately 800,000 people lose their lives to suicide every year.
In the United States alone, suicide claims over 47,000 lives annually. That is 1 death every 11 minutes according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Some suicide warning signs include being isolated, increased anxiety, increased substance use, expressing hopelessness or talking/posting about wanting to die.
If you or someone you know needs help they can call or text 988 or contact our Department of Mental Health @ 845-364-2391.
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 Rockland County Civil Service Exams will be broadened to applicants residing within the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for Open Competitive examinations held in October 2024.
“It is our expectation that expanding our residency requirements outside of Rockland County alone will attract a larger candidate pool, comprised of individuals meeting the minimum qualifications,” said Lori Gruebel, Commissioner of Personnel. “We hope this will positively impact hiring, particularly for some of the more harder to fill vacancies existing among our county and local government employers.”
Explore exam announcements and opportunities at mycivilservice.rocklandgov.com.
Questions? Call the Department of Personnel for further information: (845) 364-3737.
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August Recap
Rockland Conservation & Service Corps Service Celebration
 The County of Rockland thanks all who came out to show support to our 28 Conservation & Service Corps members for their 10,000 hours of incredible service enhancing Rockland's natural environment.
Some of those achievements include:
*Assessed 80 miles of stream for flood mitigation
*Planted trees
*Developed 1.5 mile trail in Clausland Mountain County Park
*Educated +500 people on Hudson River Fish Advisory
*Removed +40 bags of invasive species
*Removed +145 stream blockages
Homeland Security Grant
 County Executive Ed Day approves New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services funding alongside Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco. The funding is as follows:
- $15,000 Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant for the enhancement of the explosive detection canine team capabilities within the downstate NY region.
- $229,546 Bomb Squad Initiative Grant to purchase equipment for the Sheriff's Bomb Disposal Unit.
National Night Out
 Rockland County Executive Ed Day's Office along with several County departments were proud to take part in the 6th Annual National Night Out at Clover Stadium!
Thank you to our community partners and all of the participants for making it a successful event celebrating the importance of our law enforcement and first responders, in turn building police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
News 12 Backpack Giveaway
 For the second year in a row, News 12 teamed up with the County of Rockland and BOCES CSD to distribute hundreds of free backpacks to families filled with school supplies, gift cards and more.
County Executive Ed Day thanks the station for their kindness and generosity to our families, which included a $30,000 donation to special needs teachers in Rockland.
County Executive Day Honors Heroic Firefighters
 County Executive Ed Day proudly recognized Haverstraw Firefighters Randy Tavares & Jerry Crowley for the courageous rescue of resident Steven Pflaum, who is wheelchair bound, from a fire back in June.
The County Executive also applauds the community for their generous contributions to the Pflaum family, which lost everything in that devastating fire.
"It's these acts of heroism & generosity that make Rockland a truly wonderful place to live," said County Executive Day.
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