New York State

  • Storm Triggers Flash Floods in Rockland, Orange Counties, One Drowns, Highways Close, Millions in Damage, Governor Declares Emergency

    The National Weather Service reports that the Sunday’s storm system hit the Hudson Valley with as much as eight inches of rain in areas This story is being updated as it develops. HIGHLAND FALLS, NY – A slow-moving storm system brought heavy rain across a wide section of New York State on Sunday evening, flooding […]

  • Orange County Storm Update: Senator Skoufis Calls for FEMA Declaration, Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency

    Orange County NY storm devastates Town of Highlands, West Point, surrounding areas In the wake of a calamitous rainfall and ensuing destruction in Orange County, which claimed at least one life and obliterated critical infrastructure, New York State Senator James Skoufis called for the Federal Government to issue a Federal Emergency Management Agency declaration. Gov. […]

  • NYS Senator Bill Weber Visits Rockland Chambers of Commerce

    MONTEBELLO, NY – In a recent virtual meeting with the Rockland Chamber Alliance, New York State Senator Bill Weber (R,C 38th) outlined his vision for bolstering the business community and reversing the outward migration of residents and businesses from the state. Born in Pearl River and a lifelong resident of Rockland County, Weber brings 20 […]

  • NY State Senator Harckham Calls for More Federal Support Amid Rising Immigration Influx

    In response to the growing number of migrants being relocated to New York City each week, New York State Senator Pete Harckham has called for increased federal support to address the ongoing immigration issue. He emphasized the need for humane treatment and kindness for the thousands of people migrating across the southern border of the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]