• State Senators Call for Overhaul of New York’s Corrections System Following Inmate Death

    Albany, NY – Four New York State Senators—Pete Harckham, Michelle Hinchey, Rachel May, and James Skoufis—issued a joint statement calling for significant reforms in the state’s corrections system following the death of incarcerated individual Robert Brooks. The senators, representing districts with state prisons, emphasized the need for greater accountability, improved working conditions, and comprehensive legislative […]

  • The Week in Review: Feb 22, 2025

    Also available on Spotify – click here to listen to the episode Today’s Sponsor: This Week’s Episode: Congressman Mike Lawler Interview Senator Bill Weber Interview 3. Seth Breslaw from Brenner Tools Interview Additional Sponsors for This Week: More stories: This Week’s Featured Event: Rockland Music Fest: Sept 2025 Thanks for joining us on this week’s […]

  • Pomplin honored with Proclamation During Black History Month

    Piermont, NY – In a ceremony held during Black History Month, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny presented a proclamation to Chief Daniel Goswick of the Piermont Fire Department, honoring the legacy of firefighter Thomas Pomplin. Pomplin, an African-American resident of Orangetown and a dedicated member of the Piermont Fire Department, died on August 5, 1854, while […]

  • Kenny Joins Rockland Read-In at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School

    Pearl River, NY – Town of Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny delighted third graders at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School last Friday as part of the Annual Rockland Read-In event. Kenny brought enthusiasm and joy to Ms. Walmsley’s classroom, reading one of her all-time favorite books, All Pigs Are Beautiful by Dick King-Smith. The Rockland Read-In, a […]

  • Smith Honored as First Woman, Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command

    Camp Smith, NY  – Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith, a trailblazing military leader and the first woman and Latina to command the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command, was honored with a special Senate Proclamation and medal on Tuesday by New York State Senator Pete Harckham. The recognition took place at the Camp […]

  • Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY

    Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal have introduced new legislation that could provide significant financial relief to first-time homebuyers by exempting them from paying the mortgage recording tax. This tax is typically imposed by municipalities for legally recording a deed, mortgage, or other documents related to home purchases. […]