• Weber seeks donations for annual winter coat drive

    As the colder months approach, join Senator Bill Weber in making a difference in your community by donating new or gently-used winter clothing, including hats, gloves, scarves, and coats. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Drop-Off Locations: Senator Bill Weber’s Office Town Halls: Libraries:

  • Peter DeStefano

    Peter DeStefano “Pebo”, 86, of Tappan, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of 66 years to Dorothy (nee Rubbo). Devoted father of Donna Grasso and her husband Mario, Annette Ciallella and her husband Ricky, Pete DeStefano and his wife Alisa and Joe DeStefano. Proud Pebo to Nicole and […]

  • State of Emergency Declared for Greenwood Lake NY Amid Wildfire and Drought Conditions

    Greenwood Lake, NY – Orange County NY Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a State of Emergency yesterday, effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13. The fire, which has ravaged areas near Greenwood Lake for over a week, remains active along the New York-New Jersey border, presenting substantial challenges to containment efforts as dry conditions fuel […]

  • Greenwood Lake Fire Update: Firefighters from Rockland, Orange Counties, NYS Agencies Continue the Fight. 25% Contained. Currently Not Spreading to Rockland.

    GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – In a continued fight to contain the sprawling 5000 acre wildfire in the Greenwood Lake area, firefighters are struggling to push the blaze, which originated in Jennings Creek, away from nearby homes and into Sterling Forest State Park. As of Wednesday 11/13, the fire has affected over 4,300 acres of state […]

  • DEC to Act on CPV Valley Power Plant Permitting Delays

    Albany, NY – In a formal letter to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos, Senator James Skoufis, Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations & Government Operations, called for swift action to address longstanding permit issues at the CPV Valley Energy Center in Orange County. Senator Skoufis initiated […]

  • RCC Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at Dominican University Tournament

    Rockland County, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) student Noel Nyamewya was awarded the top speaker honor at Dominican University’s debate tournament held on Sunday, October 27. RCC and Dominican University fielded six pairs of debaters each, competing for both individual and team trophies based on win-loss records and speaker points. “It was an excellent showing,” […]