New York State

West Nyack, NY — Veolia North America has announced the launch of New York State’s first-ever Water Affordability Program, an initiative aimed at assisting New York’s most financially vulnerable residents. The program, part of Veolia’s four-year rate plan, offers qualified customers bill discounts of up to 25% on water services and includes other benefits, such […]

WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY – Rockland County’s local breweries and distilleries may benefit from a groundbreaking new law that allows them to ship alcohol directly to consumers, a move that is poised to invigorate the county’s craft beverage scene. The law, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, lifts a longstanding restriction that had previously prevented small […]

In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. The announcement has elicited a range of reactions from political figures across the spectrum. Among them, New York State Senator James Skoufis has shared his thoughts, expressing both gratitude and a forward-looking perspective on the […]

New York, NY – Albany has hit the “pause button” on New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan, temporarily saving money for up to 4000 Rockland-based commuters. In a heated debate over the new NYC congestion pricing plan, State Senator James Skoufis has vocally opposed the initiative, labeling it as a direct financial burden on […]

NYACK, NY – On a picturesque Friday at the Nyack Seaport, community leaders and residents gathered to honor a cornerstone of local and regional growth, Rockland Business Association President Al Samuels, for his enduring contributions to Rockland County’s economic development. The celebration, marked by heartfelt speeches and accolades, was a profound acknowledgment of Samuels’ impact […]

Garnerville, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today the full restoration of Foundation Aid—plus a $2.2 million boost in total school aid—for the North Rockland Central School District in the new state budget. The announcement follows the enacting of the FY2024-2025 State Budget, in which the State Legislature rejected the Governor’s elimination of […]