Government

  • Hochul Expands New York’s Food Donation, Recycling Program to Fight Hunger and Reduce Waste

    Albany, NY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand New York’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program, building on the success of a state initiative that has diverted 32 million pounds of food to families in need since its launch in 2022. The program also advances New York’s climate […]

  • Assemblyman Patrick Carroll Sworn In to Represent New York’s 96th District

    Albany, NY – On Monday, December 9, 2024, Assemblyman Patrick Carroll (D-Rockland) officially assumed his role in the New York State Assembly, representing District 96. Carroll was elected in November 2024 and succeeds Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski in serving the district. Carroll’s Vision for District 96 “I am excited to begin this chapter as the next […]

  • Senators Urge the Senate Majority to Address Key Budget Issues

    In a concerted effort to advocate for the interests of hardworking New Yorkers, Senators Rob Ortt, Andrew Lanza, Thomas O’Mara, and Bill Weber have jointly urged the Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins to prioritize several critical economic, public safety, and quality-of-life proposals in the upcoming budget negotiations. The Republican Conference’s comprehensive “A New Hope […]

  • Legislation on Fighting Animal Cruelty Passes Unanimously in Senate

    In an important bipartisan victory, New York State Senator Pete Harckham proudly announced the unanimous passage of his legislation aimed at bolstering the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in its tireless efforts to hold individuals accountable for deliberate acts of cruelty against animals. The bipartisan bill (S.1182) introduced by Harckham grants […]

  • Harckham’s Food Donation and Recycling Bill Delivers for NY Residents

    Peekskill, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham celebrated a significant milestone today, announcing that his 2021 legislation aimed at reducing food waste and aiding residents facing food insecurity has resulted in the distribution of over five million pounds of excess, unsold food to the state’s 10 regional food banks. Since the enactment of […]

  • New York State Senator Pete Harckham Advances Stormwater Legislation

    Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham celebrated the passage of two pivotal stormwater-related bills in the State Senate, both unanimously approved. These legislative strides mark a significant effort to bolster transparency regarding the state’s storm response expenditures and to address potential flooding risks arising from construction projects. The bills are part of […]