New York State

  • Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley Awarded State Grant to Support 2023 Event

    On the heels of a successful 2022 launch, the Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley has been awarded an $86,000 grant from Empire State Development’s Division of Tourism, through the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The grant from I LOVE NY’s Market New York program will support the Festival’s second annual program, set for fall of 2023.  “The […]

  • Statement from County Executive Ed Day

    “Since Fall of 2021, I’ve adamantly spoken out against state legislation to create Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), as New York is a home rule state.  Our Planning Department has already detailed in a professional manner a myriad of problems (see letter attached) with this legislation that allows Albany to dictate land use and zoning issues, […]

  • Senator Bill Weber’s Response to SotS

    “While we were all happy to hear Governor Hochul talk about crime, amending the bail reform law, the high cost of housing and living, and improving our mental health system, we must examine the fine print. A tax increase off the table is certainly good news, but we all know that this state taxes too […]

  • Harckham Reintroduces Bills in Recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

    Albany, NY – In recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that he will be reintroducing two important bills in the new Senate session. Chief among these bills is one that requires the New York State Police to have a local liaison within the New York State Intelligence Center […]

  • Weber Announces Committee Assignments

    Senator Bill Weber (Republican, Conservative), who represents New York’s 38th District, was appointed to the influential Budget and Revenue Committee and chosen as ranking member by the Republican Conference. Senator Weber is one of just two certified public accountants in the entire state legislature, an important qualification much in demand for this role. Senator Weber […]

  • Hoag presented with NY State Empire Award

    “It was a pleasure to present a NY State Empire Award to Risa B. Hoag, Founder and President of GMG Public Relations, Inc., in Nyack. Through her leadership in Rockland organizations, Ms. Hoag supports local small businesses and non-profits with her public relations, marketing and social media expertise, and during the height of COVID, she advised businesses on […]