Development and closures statewide, covered for their effect on the Rockland tax base.
Metro-North riders from Rockland are paying more under the January 2026 fare package, while the Thruway's yearly Cuomo Bridge toll increase quietly added another 50 cents.
The enacted state budget lifts total school aid to roughly $39 billion, with a guaranteed increase to Foundation Aid that shapes what Clarkstown, Ramapo and other districts can spend next year.
The county's 8.375% rate breaks down into five pieces set by the state, the county, and local governments — and a temporary cap now changes what drivers pay at the gas pump.