New York State

  • Reichlin-Melnick Demands Justice for Rockland on Congestion Pricing

    ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) renewed his objection to congestion pricing for Rocklanders in his statement yesterday at the public session hosted by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) on August 9. The Senator strongly urged restoration of passenger service on the West Shore Rail Line or other means to get a one-seat ride to Manhattan. When the […]

  • Dominican’s new Public Health Informatics program kicks off August 30th

    (ROCKLAND COUNTY) August 8, 2022 – This fall, Dominican University is offering undergraduate students, healthcare and IT professionals the opportunity to join an emerging field linking healthcare and technology, a sector that is forecast to experience major growth and generate high-paying careers. The new program focuses on public health informatics which is the science of […]

  • URGING IMMUNIZATION, STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON POLIO DETECTED IN NEW YORK STATE

    Following the Identification of a Paralytic Polio Case in Rockland County, More Virus Found in Environmental Samples in Rockland and Orange Counties – Evidence of Local Transmission To Keep New Yorkers and Children Polio-Free, Unvaccinated New Yorkers Should Get Immunized Right Away health.ny.gov/polio Albany, N.Y. (August 4, 2022) – The New York State Department of Health […]

  • Four WMCHealth Hospitals recognized for stroke care excellence

    American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Cite Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital   VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance […]

  • Senator Skoufis Commends Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Receiving National Accreditation 

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) presented Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois with a proclamation in recognition of the agency’s achievement in being awarded with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation.  CALEA was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations in the […]

  • Skoufis Presents Monroe Marathon Runner and Widow of First Responder with Senate Commendation

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently awarded a Senate Commendation to Monroe resident Irene Sullivan for her run in the 2021 NYC Marathon, raising almost $20,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of her late husband, Brian.  Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young […]