New York State

State Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced that he has received the formal endorsement of the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York, the single largest municipal police union in the world. “With every week that passes, more of our partners in law enforcement are speaking up in support of our campaign,” said […]

ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick was recognized this week by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as one of the Legislators of the Year for his leadership on Bryan Johnson’s Law (S4473A). This award identifies state lawmakers who played a major role in MADD’s mission to eliminate alcohol- and drug-impaired driving and support the victims of […]

Important Reminder:Upcoming MHREDC Public Meeting Hybrid MeetingFriday October 14, 2022 -12:00pm – 1:00pm In-Person location:SUNY Orange – Newburgh Campus, Kaplan Hall Great RoomOne Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550RSVP RequiredRegister Here News from Gov. Hochul  More than 1 million households enrolled in Federal Affordable Connectivity Program – Learn more Legislative package to strengthen New York’s nation-leading MWBE Program […]

Bill would allow any local government to provide a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, gathered with first responders, representatives from FASNY (Firefighters Association of the State of New York), and local elected officials, in support of legislation to allow any local […]

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined members of several local veterans’ organizations to announce over $750,000 in new grant funding to enable much-needed upgrades to their aging facilities. Individual $50,000 grants are being distributed to sixteen VFW and Legion posts throughout Orange County in what may be the single largest award to local veterans’ organizations. […]

Please note the Medicare Open Enrollment runs 10/15-12/7. Attached you will find the updated packet, prescription drug plans, and our presentation schedule. If you’d like further assistance comparing Medicare Plans, please give HIICAP a call at 845-364-2100 or 845-364-2110. You can also email HIICAP at OFA@co.rockland.ny.us. Please be patient as our call volume is very high; it may take […]