New York State

  • Poll: Rockland County Residents and Officials Strongly Oppose Manhattan’s New Congestion Toll

    Rockland County, NY – A recent statewide poll indicates a strong opposition among New York voters against the proposed $15 congestion toll for entering Midtown Manhattan, with particular resistance noted in suburban areas like Rockland County. According to a Siena College survey, 63% of voters statewide disapprove of the toll, while only 25% are in […]

  • The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program: Incentives for Business Expansion and Relocation

    The Excelsior Jobs Program in New York incentivizes businesses to expand or relocate to the state, all while adhering to stringent accountability standards to ensure they fulfill job and investment commitments. Participants in this program have the opportunity to qualify for five fully refundable tax credits. These credits are claimed over a benefit period that […]

  • Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences

    PEARL RIVER, NY – U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, reversed his decision to ban the press from his congressional Town Hall meetings after facing criticism from various groups and political opponents. This change was announced in a press release sent on a Friday evening. Lawler, who initially imposed the ban in 2023 to reduce […]

  • Lake Sebago to Be Rebuilt by 2027- Budget $78 Million

    SLOATSBURG, NY – Lake Sebago, which opened in 1952 and was once likened to a “miniature Jones Beach,” is situated at the southwest corner of Harriman State Park. Plans for a significant overhaul of this once-popular site are now underway, with a budget of $78.1 million set for completion by 2027 This project will be […]

  • New York Ranks Second to Last in U.S. for Business Start-Ups – Forbes

    In a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, New York State has been ranked as the second-worst state in the United States for starting a business. The comprehensive study evaluated states based on a variety of factors critical to business success. Forbes Advisor’s team assessed 18 different metrics categorized into five main areas: Business Costs, Business […]

  • Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group Seeks Security Funding for Jewish Municipalities

    Photo Credit: NY State Senate Nanuet, NY– Senator Bill Weber and the members of the Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group sent a joint letter to Governor Hochul on December 7, 2023, calling for increased security funding for predominantly Jewish municipalities and communities. “Speaking with mayors and community leaders from our predominantly Jewish municipalities and […]