New York State

  • Harckham Bill Helping to Guarantee Health Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters Passes in Senate

    Albany, NY – The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation this week sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham that will help expand health benefits for volunteer firefighters. The legislation, when approved by the Assembly and enacted by the governor, will make permanent the long-standing law covering disability determinations for volunteer firefighters due to certain lung […]

  • Master of Science in Cyber Security Scholarship deadline extended through March 1st.

    The NYCHCC is proud to partner with Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Fordham Center for Cybersecurity to provide a qualified Hispanic student with a Scholarship Award. Deadline to apply for Master of Science in Cyber Security Scholarship is extended through March 1, 2023.

  • County Executive Day Sends Opposition Letter to Gov. Hochul On Housing Compact & MTA Financial Bail-Out

    New City, NY – On Wednesday Rockland County Executive Ed Day sent Governor Kathy Hochul an opposition letter on Housing Compact mandates and MTA bail-out plan, which was also cc’d to all New York State elected officials representing Rockland County districts.  Click below to read full letter. RCE Ed Day Letter to Gov Hochul

  • Harckham: Statement on Vote Against Justice Hector LaSalle Nomination

    Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham released today the following statement following the Senate floor vote rejecting Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination to lead the New York State Court of Appeals: “After weighing ample input from constituents, I have voted against the nomination of Hector LaSalle to be approved as chief judge of the […]

  • Survey Shows More Than Half of Americans Deeply Concerned About Climate Change

    (Rockland) – February 15, 2023 — One in four Americans say climate change is affecting their decision-making on major life events such as having children, according to new survey results released recently by global environmental services leader Veolia and renowned research firm Elabe. For example, across many topics covered in the survey, a clear consensus […]

  • Weber Honors Roxanne Watson on Valentine’s Day/National Donor Day

    Roxanne Watson, a donor’s heart recipient, has signed up 13,000 new organ donors to return the kindness!  Roxanne Watson’s story is one of willpower, hope, and selflessness. She is a heart transplant recipient who had spent two long years on the transplant list before receiving a heart from her donor, Michael Bovill. Her new lease […]