News
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Rockland Declares State of Emergency
Action is Direct Response to NYC’s Migrant Housing Plan Rockland County Executive Ed Day has declared a State of Emergency in response to New York City’s plan to house 340 adult males in the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months, followed by integration into the county. The declaration comes after Rockland County […]
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Rockland County Officials Oppose NYC’s Plan to Bus Migrants to the Area
Rockland County officials, including County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri, are urging New York City not to send busloads of migrants to their county. They argue that Rockland lacks the necessary infrastructure to support the influx of undocumented individuals and that the current plan is neither sustainable nor […]
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Senator Skoufis Establishes State Monitor for Orange County IDA
Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced the creation of a monitor within the State Inspector General’s office to provide enhanced oversight of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OC IDA). The new monitor, negotiated by Skoufis as part of this year’s state budget, will be empowered to overrule the OC IDA’s tax break packages if […]
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New York Lawmakers Skoufis and Eachus Celebrate 71st Annual West Point Day
WEST POINT, NY – State Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) celebrated the 71st annual West Point Day with cadets and leadership from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The annual legislative tradition commemorates the oldest continuously occupied Army post in the United States that played a vital role […]
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National Library Week: Nanuet Public Library Unveils New Musical Instrument Loan Collection
National Library Week (April 23-29) is upon us, and several of Rockland County’s public libraries have some exciting news for its patrons. This week, we’ll be highlighting some of the most beneficial one that we’ve discovered. One of the most exciting upcoming additions to the Nanuet Public Library is the launch of their new musical […]
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Rockland Officials Demand Transparency and Action from CSX Following Massive Brush Fires
In the wake of the massive brush fires that cost residents and municipalities millions of dollars, Rockland officials are calling for transparency and action from CSX, accusing the company of dodging responsibility and withholding information. The fires stretched along the railroad tracks from Clarkstown to Stony Point, damaging houses and property, and required assistance from […]