Suffern, NY - January 24, 2024 - Rockland Community College (RCC) is proud to announce an upcoming ceremony to present a rehabilitated car to Michael J. Finlay, a Navy veteran and Engineering Science student at RCC. This event is made possible thanks to the generous donation of the vehicle by the Rockland County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the collective efforts of … [Read more...] about Rockland Community College Car Award Ceremony For Veteran
Regional Council Capital Fund Offers Grants for Economic Development Projects
Through the Regional Council Capital Fund, organizations can access capital grant funding to support economic development projects aimed at job creation or retention, addressing unemployment and underemployment, and boosting economic activity in communities or regions. This assistance program encompasses three primary categories: The application deadline for these … [Read more...] about Regional Council Capital Fund Offers Grants for Economic Development Projects
The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program: Incentives for Business Expansion and Relocation
The Excelsior Jobs Program in New York incentivizes businesses to expand or relocate to the state, all while adhering to stringent accountability standards to ensure they fulfill job and investment commitments. Participants in this program have the opportunity to qualify for five fully refundable tax credits. These credits are claimed over a benefit period that can extend up to … [Read more...] about The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program: Incentives for Business Expansion and Relocation
Senator Bill Weber Appointed to New York State Senate Elections Committee
Albany, NY – Senator Bill Weber (38th District) has assumed a new role as a member of the New York State Senate Elections Committee. This appointment follows Senator Mark Walczyk's (49th District) deployment to Kuwait for a nine-month military assignment, where he serves as a Captain in the Army Reserve. Expressing gratitude for Senator Walczyk's military service, Senator … [Read more...] about Senator Bill Weber Appointed to New York State Senate Elections Committee
Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences
PEARL RIVER, NY - U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, reversed his decision to ban the press from his congressional Town Hall meetings after facing criticism from various groups and political opponents. This change was announced in a press release sent on a Friday evening. Lawler, who initially imposed the ban in 2023 to reduce grandstanding and maintain a focus on … [Read more...] about Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences