New York State

  • Reichlin-Melnick statement responding to the SCOTUS decision which was released moments before Governor Hochul was signing Alyssa’s Law:

    It’s never been more apparent that we need better laws to combat the gun violence epidemic, but the Supreme Court’s reckless and radical decision will make New Yorkers less safe. The court’s reactionary majority is clearly more worried about removing any restriction on gun owners than about protecting people’s right to live free from deadly […]

  • Reichlin-Melnick Delivers Grant Funds for Three Village Hall Improvement Projects in Ramapo

    ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) recently announced three state grants to improve village hall facilities in Chestnut Ridge, Montebello, and Wesley Hills. The grants come through the State and Municipal (SAM) Grants Program. “Projects like these are not flashy, but they are essential for maintaining the municipal buildings that are owned by the people of the […]

  • Orange & Rockland Bill Change and Relief Program

    ORANGE & ROCKLAND’S REDESIGNED BILL MAKES IT EASIER FOR CUSTOMERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR ENERGY USAGE PEARL RIVER, NY, June 20, 2022, 10 a.m. – Your Orange & Rockland (O&R) monthly bill has a new look to help customers make smart choices about their energy usage. The redesign, starting with the June 2022 bill, is clear and […]

  • Look, but don’t touch baby deer

    Dear Friends, the Hudson Valley Humane Society asked that we share their post regarding newborn fawns. Deer will deliver their newborns in the strangest of places! Residents will find them and be concerned about a newborn deer on their lawn, in their garden, under the azaleas, etc. Most call because they think the fawn is […]

  • Lawler hosts annual Senior Luncheon

    Assemblyman Mike Lawler invites all seniors to this year’s senior luncheon on June 23rd in Nanuet.

  • Skoufis Inducts New Windsor Local Lutz Into Veterans’ Hall of Fame

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently honored Vietnam War Veteran Michael Lutz–a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, Navy vet as well as Air and Army National guardsman, minister, and dedicated community servant–as he was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.  The Hall of Fame program was created to honor and recognize outstanding […]