New York State

  • Bill Introduced to Protect Residents from Civil Arrest at Polling Places

    Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at shielding residents from civil arrest while they travel to, remain at, or return from polling places. The proposal, sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, seeks to strengthen voter protections amid concerns about federal enforcement activity near election sites. Under […]

  • Orangetown Preservation Fund Becomes NYS Law

    Nanuet, NY — Local and state leaders announced that the long-awaited Orangetown Preservation Fund has officially become law, clearing the way for the town to establish a dedicated fund aimed at protecting open space and natural resources. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the legislation after several years of revisions, reintroductions, and repeated attempts to move […]

  • Annual Coat Drive Sees Record-Breaking Start

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — New York State Senator Bill Weber’s annual winter coat drive is off to its strongest start yet, with community contributions pouring in at a pace organizers have never seen before. Launched at the beginning of November, the drive has already filled Weber’s local office with dozens of bags packed with winter […]

  • NY Enacts Law Requiring Temporary Firearm Removal During Domestic Violence Calls

    ALBANY, NY — A new state law requiring police to temporarily remove firearms when responding to domestic or family violence incidents has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Pete Harckham, takes effect immediately as New York and the rest of the nation mark Domestic Violence […]

  • Boulders Season Ends in Heartbreak

    Québec City, QC – The New York Boulders’ playoff run came to a disappointing end Friday night as the three-time defending Frontier League champions, the Québec Capitales, completed a Wild Card Round sweep with a 4-0 victory at Stade Canac. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the seventh inning, when Québec’s third baseman […]

  • Weber Hosts Lyme Disease Awareness, Tick Prevention Forum

    Spring Valley, NY – As the summer season brings more outdoor activities, Senator Bill Weber is taking action to address a growing health concern in the region: Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. In response to an uptick in local cases and requests from concerned constituents, Senator Weber will host a Lyme Disease Awareness & Tick […]