New York State

Consider taking extra prevention measures this holiday to minimize viral spread NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert notifies residents that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Rockland as a County with “high” COVID-19 community transmission levels where masks are currently recommended […]

“Today’s veto by Governor Hochul of my bill to extend a supplement to help the underpaid, hardworking men and women of Stewart International Airport pay for their healthcare premiums is shameful. As the one and only Port Authority airport not covered by this benefit in the Health Terminals Act – the very issue my legislation […]

“After months of advocacy from our office, the Public Utility Law Project (PULP), and our constituents, I am thrilled to learn that the Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved PULP’s formal motion today, instituting a proceeding against Central Hudson to determine whether there was mismanagement by the company that led to ongoing and systemic billing […]

News from Governor Hochul Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce New New York Panel’s Action Plan.  Read more here. $52 million in awards for Regional Clean Energy Hubs to connect New Yorkcommunities withclean energy resources.Read more here. New York State ConnectALL Office achieves critical milestonewith $7 million in federal grants.Read more here. New electric vehicle fast charging stations […]

“This past Friday was the groundbreaking for Metro-North’s Penn Station Access project. I don’t begrudge any community receiving new and improved service from MTA and its great news. The project will offer faster commutes from Connecticut, Westchester, and the Bronx and a second one-seat-ride option into Manhattan. Unfortunately, Rockland County doesn’t even have its first one-seat-ride. Penn Station Access […]

“Everyday thousands of our friends, family, and neighbors choose to be heroes and risk their lives for nothing in exchange except the greater good of their community. I applaud Governor Kathy Hochul for signing off on a new law championed by two of our local state representatives here in Rockland, enabling municipalities throughout New York […]