Rockland Launches $21M Initiative to Assist
Localities Fund Infrastructure, Services
NEW CITY, NY—Rockland County Executive Ed Day, County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Rockland County Legislature Minority Leader Lon Hofstein announced Tuesday the county’s new $21-million “Live, Work & Play” Intermunicipal Program on the front steps of the Allison-Parris County Office Building in New City.
The “Live, Work & Play” Intermunicipal Agreement is a countywide initiative that will provide $7 million a year for three years to municipalities for a wide range of public purposes aimed at improving services, enhancing infrastructure and strengthening the overall quality of life for Rockland County residents, county officials stated.
“We recognize that we are all facing rising costs, and we hope to provide some much-needed financial relief to our towns and villages,” said Rockland County Executive Day. “Our new ‘Live, Work & Play’ initiative is about working together to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life for residents across Rockland County.”
Funding will be available to towns and villages for projects including snow and winter road maintenance; roadway repairs and signage upgrades; drainage and sewer improvements; police overtime for patrols, safety initiatives and public events; public transportation support; municipal code enforcement; enhancements to parks, playgrounds and public spaces; community beautification; and the purchase of vehicles or equipment needed to deliver shared public services.
“Rockland County is in a strong financial position, and that allows us to provide meaningful assistance to our partners in local government—our towns and villages,” said Legislature Chairman Hood Jr. “Whether it’s additional resources for police protection, improvements to parks or much-needed road repairs, this funding will help municipalities address important needs and deliver real benefits to residents throughout Rockland County.”
Legislature Minority Leader Hofstein added, “Towns and villages have important financial obligations to meet. As the populations of these communities continue to grow, so do the costs of maintaining the services required. I’m pleased that the county is in a financial position to provide assistance to help local governments maintain essential services for their residents.”
Published: October 21, 2026.