New York State

  • Skoufis Reacts to O&R Rate Case Approvals

    “The Public Service Commission’s approval of Orange & Rockland’s gas and electric rate hikes is a disgrace. At a time when Hudson Valley families are struggling to keep the lights on, our utility companies continue to line their pockets with complete disregard for what their own ratepayers can bear.  As the Senate utilities investigation ramps […]

  • Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Statement on Orange & Rockland Rate Hikes

    NANUET, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) has released the following statement: “I am disgusted that the “Public Service Commission” has approved Orange & Rockland’s proposal for a rate hike on consumers without modification. Last month I stood with fellow legislators outside of O&R offices urging the utility to postpone or drop their proposed rate hike. To raise […]

  • Skoufis Makes New York Safer With Bail Fixes

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and local partners in law enforcement touted meaningful improvements to bail reform laws that were included in the recently adopted state budget. Recognizing the need for key fixes to the 2019 statute, Senator Skoufis became an early and vocal advocate for incorporating revisions to ensure public safety. As of Friday […]

  • Skoufis Reacts to O&R Rate Case Approvals

    “The Public Service Commission’s approval of Orange & Rockland’s gas and electric rate hikes is a disgrace. At a time when Hudson Valley families are struggling to keep the lights on, our utility companies continue to line their pockets with complete disregard for what their own ratepayers can bear. As the Senate utilities investigation ramps […]

  • Skoufis Proposal to Create Gas Tax Holiday Included in Budget, Relief at the Pump Starts June 1

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that his proposal to create a gas tax holiday has been included in the final state budget, approved last week. The holiday, running from June 1 to December 31 this year, will provide urgent relief at the pump for struggling families by suspending all state motor fuel taxes and […]

  • Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick statement on the Passage of the 2022-2023 NYS Budget

    ALBANY, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) has released the following statement: “New York State’s 2022-23 budget enacts a financial plan for the state which will make life a little bit easier for my constituents in the lower Hudson Valley. The budget provides record funding for public schools, pre-K, and childcare, makes a historic investment in […]