• Skoufis Introduces Bill to Keep Corporate Money Out of Politics, Pledges to Refuse Corporate Contributions

    State Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) has introduced new legislation that would limit corporate influence in New York’s elections by eliminating corporate campaign contributions. If signed into law, the measure (S.8510) would bring the state’s campaign finance law into alignment with federal election law, which already prohibits these kinds of contributions in congressional races. This […]

  • NY SENATE MID-HUDSON VALLEY DELEGATION AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY LAW PROJECT OF NEW YORK TO CO-HOST “KNOW YOUR PUBLIC UTILITY RIGHTS” TRAINING

    WHO: Senator James Skoufis (D-39), Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-46), Pete Harckham (D-40), Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-38), and the Public Utility Law Project of New York WHEN: Thursday, March 10 at 6:00 PM WHERE: Live via Zoom BACKGROUND: Millions of New Yorkers cannot afford their utility bills due to the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic, and that situation […]

  • OFFICE FOR THE AGING UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS:

    MARCH 16 – 2-3:30 A virtual presentation in partnership with: ROSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Stony Point) Call the library to register 786-2100. NY Connects staff will present on current and upcoming programs and services available to Rockland County residents.  Staff will be available to answer any questions and assist with any program referrals. MARCH 24 – […]

  • Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Announces Staff Promotions

    ALBANY, NY – State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced promotions on his staff. “As I wished the best of luck to two veteran staffers who are graduating to new positions, I took the opportunity to evaluate the strengths of our team,” Senator Reichlin-Melnick remarked. “I am fortunate to have a talented staff who have proven their abilities to […]

  • St. Thomas Aquinas College Welcomes Thomas Flood,New Vice President of Institutional Advancement

    (SPARKILL, NY – March 8, 2022) – St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) is pleased to introduce mission-based leader Thomas Flood as our new Vice President of Institutional Advancement as we approach our 70th anniversary of serving students.  Thomas brings over 30 years of extensive advancement experience across numerous Catholic based education institutions, including Regis High School, R. C. […]

  • Skoufis Applauds Hudson Valley Parkland Additions 

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) touted the addition of nearly 1,200 acres to three state parks in the Hudson Valley, including 179 acres in the town of Cornwall which will serve as part of a future trail connection between Schunnemunk State Park, the not-for-profit Black Rock Forest, and Storm King State Park. The land, acquired […]