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Rockland Officials Demand Transparency and Action from CSX Following Massive Brush Fires
In the wake of the massive brush fires that cost residents and municipalities millions of dollars, Rockland officials are calling for transparency and action from CSX, accusing the company of dodging responsibility and withholding information. The fires stretched along the railroad tracks from Clarkstown to Stony Point, damaging houses and property, and required assistance from…
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Senator Bill Weber Proposes Railroad Safety Legislation Following Rockland Fires
Senator Bill Weber (R,C, 38th) announced new legislation aimed at improving railroad safety in the aftermath of recent fires in Rockland County. The fires, which occurred along the CSX rail lines on Friday, April 14th, have heightened concerns about train safety and the transportation of hazardous materials. The proposed legislation, NY Senate Bill 6435, amends…
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Senator Bill Weber Meeting with CSX on Tuesday Regarding Rockland Fires
CSX legal department representatives reportedly visited affected homes, handed out business cards, and assured they will “take care of it” ROCKLAND, NY – New York State Senator Bill Weber from the 38th New York Senate District has spoken out about the recent brush fires that occurred in Stony Point, Haverstraw, Tompkins Cove, and Congers areas…
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Rockland County Brush Fires Allegedly Caused by CSX
Rockland County Considers Launching Criminal Investigation into CSX Over Brush Fires. Roughly 50 to 70 Acres Across Rockland County Burned Rockland County Executive Ed Day recently announced that the county is launching an official criminal investigation into CSX, the transportation company potentially responsible for the brush fires that have affected the area on April 14,…
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Major Brush Fire in Rockland
This story is being updated. Please check back regularly. A major brush fire erupted in Rockland County, New York, on Friday, April 14th, causing damage to several homes and consuming tree lines. The blaze quickly spread, fanned by strong winds and dry conditions, and firefighters from numerous local departments were called to the scene to…
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Senator Gillibrand: Americans should age with dignity & prosperity: The country needs a five-point Master Plan on Aging
Not too long ago, a man named Jonathan in Westchester County reached out to my Senate office for help. A retired older adult on a fixed income, Jonathan was struggling to pay for his multiple medications. He told us that one of these medications — for his leukemia — was no longer covered by Medicare…