Government

  • Westchester Delegation Seeks Community Input on Executive Budget Proposal

    Greenburgh, NY – The Westchester Delegation of the New York State Senate invites community members to participate in two budget forums to provide feedback on the governor’s proposed 2024-25 NYS Budget. The in-person forum will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Greenburgh Town Hall, while the virtual forum will […]

  • Harckham’s New Geothermal Borehole Law Sparks Project in Ossining

    State Sen. Pete Harckham with (l-r) Christine Hoffer from NY-GEO; Zach Fink from ZBF Geothermal; Supervisor Liz Feldman; Gibson Craig from WBP Development LLC; Mayor Rika Levin; Heather Deese from Dandelion Energy; William G. Balter from WBP Development LLC; Suzie Ross from Green Ossining; Leo Wiegman and Lauren Brois from Sustainable Westchester. Photo Credit: Office […]

  • Committee Chairs Host Hearings on Waste Reduction

    Albany, NY – On October 23 and 24, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, chairs of the Environmental Conservation Committee in their respective legislative houses, jointly conducted public hearings at the State Capitol. These back-to-back hearings were dedicated to exploring strategies for reducing solid waste burdens at both state and municipal […]

  • Rockland County Mulls 21-Mile Riverway Trail

    Nyack, NY – Rockland County is exploring the creation of a 21-mile Riverway Trail to cater to pedestrians and cyclists. Stretching from Palisades in the southern part of the county to Stony Point in the north, this proposed trail aims to run alongside or near the Hudson River. The project is motivated, in part, by […]

  • Stony Point Rep’s Urgent Call: State Office for Storm Resilience

    Peekskill, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham has proposed the creation of a State Office of Flooding and Storm Water Management to address the growing challenges posed by climate change-related extreme weather events. The office would focus on assisting municipalities in preparing for intense rainfall and high-velocity winds while also providing support for […]

  • Nyack Trustee Meeting to Convene this Thursday, October 5th

    NYACK, NY – The Nyack Village Board Trustee Meeting is set to convene on October 5, 2023, from 7:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Village Hall, located at 9 N Broadway in Nyack. The board, consisting of four members, including Deputy Mayor Joseph Rand, may address various community updates, potential policy and ordinance adjustments, as […]