• Senate Passes Bill Allowing Trade Union Recruitment in High Schools

    Albany, NY – In a move aimed at diversifying career options for high school students, the New York State Senate has unanimously passed a bill that allows trade unions to present recruitment materials and speak directly with students about apprenticeship opportunities. The legislation, sponsored by New York State Senator Bill Weber, seeks to open up […]

  • Matrisciani Turns 100 in Pearl River

    Pearl River, NY – A milestone moment in the community was celebrated on June 6, 2025, as Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny joined family and friends to honor Ruth Matrisciani’s 100th birthday at the Pearl River Senior Club meeting. The celebration featured cake, music, and heartfelt speeches as Ruth was recognized not just for her impressive […]

  • Orangetown Poised to Launch Community Preservation Fund with New Legislation

    Nanuet, NY – The Town of Orangetown is one step closer to securing its natural resources for future generations following the passage of Senate Bill S4712, a key piece of legislation that would authorize the creation of a Community Preservation Fund. Sponsored by New York State Senator Bill Weber, the bill was approved by the […]

  • CHPE Project Continues in Rockland

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Construction of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), a renewable energy infrastructure project from Canada to New York City, continues across Rockland County with significant underground installation and utility upgrades scheduled through summer 2025. The project is reportedly aimed to bring clean hydropower from Canada to New York City via a […]

  • Stony Point Housing Market Shows Modest Growth Amid Active Inventory, Rising Prices

    STONY POINT, NY – The residential real estate market in Stony Point continues to show moderate growth, as evidenced by a rise in both active listings and sale prices over the past month. According to data sourced from OneKey MLS, the number of active listings in the area increased by 7% from April to May, […]

  • CHPE Pipeline Project to Close Northbound 9W on Mon June 16

    Stony Point, NY – The CHPE TDI pipeline project will be affecting commuters in Stony Point on Monday. Road work will require the shutdown of the northbound lane of Route 9W heading over the the James A. Farley Bridge in Stony Point starting on Monday, June 16. The detour will be Route 210 and Lowland […]