New York State

  • Rockland County Opposes MTA Congestion Pricing Plan

    No Representation for MTA’s West of Hudson On Review Board New City, NY – This week, in a surprise announcement, the MTA established its Central Business District (CBD) Tolling Program’s Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB).  The Board will be tasked, among other things, with recommending a plan for credits, discounts and/or exemptions for tolls paid the same day […]

  • Senator Reichlin-Melnick Blasts MTA Congestion Pricing Plan for Rockland

    ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) blasted the MTA for moving forward with a congestion pricing plan that could cost thousands of dollars a year for Rockland residents who have no quick or affordable mass transit options to reach New York City. The Senator is circulating a petition for Rockland residents to sign demanding that the MTA […]

  • Skoufis, Local Officials Announce Funding for New Law Enforcement Caseworker Position in Orange County

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Middletown Mayor Joe Destefano, Bureau Commander of Operations/Lieutenant Jeff Thoelen, and local police officers to announce new funding for a novel ‘community caseworker’ position–a model for addressing high call volume related to mental illness, homelessness, and domestic violence to help keep both law enforcement professionals and local constituents safe.  […]

  • Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

    IMPORTANT REMINDERCFA Deadline is 4:00pm sharp on July 29! Please visitregionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudsonfor available resources Project Highlight Completion of $20 Million Jawonio Corporate Headquarters and Summer Education Cabins in Rockland County. Read more Empire State Development announces the completion of phase one of the $5 Million Research Institute For Brain And Body Health at The Center For Discovery® […]

  • Do you need help paying for overdue water and wastewater bills?

    The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help.LIHWAP is a drinking water and wastewater emergency assistance program funded through new federalresources. Benefits are based on the amount of unpaid water and wastewater bills owed by applicants. Thisassistance is targeted at low income households and income guidelines will mirror that of the Home EnergyAssistance […]

  • Skoufis Kicks Off Annual Summer Town Hall Series

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) kicked off his annual ‘Skoufis On Your Street’ town hall series last week in Monroe, bringing together a group of about fifty neighbors from Orange County to discuss local funding priorities, legislation, development, and more at Javajo’s Coffee Bar. In coming weeks he’ll host two more town hall events, in […]