New York State

  • Skoufis Bill Offering Flexibility to Bars & Restaurants Signed Into Law

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that his bill authorizing the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to provide leeway for first-time administrative/clerical violations has been signed into law. The legislation, S5979, lessens headaches for bar and restaurant owners as they reopen by offering a “cure” period for any low-level administrative violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) […]

  • State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick sets new fundraising record in 38th Senate District

    NANUET, NY – State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick reported that he has raised over $156,000 in the filing period ending January 14, 2022, setting a new record for the most money raised in a single filing period in the 38th State Senate District. The first-term Democrat also reported having over $203,000 cash on hand while headed […]

  • Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presents local music school Bach to Rock with Empire Award

    NANUET, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presented a New York State Senate Empire Award to music school Bach to Rock, in recognition of their services to the arts and learning. Owned and operated by Eric Philo, Bach to Rock provides music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. To entertain and inspire their […]

  • Rockland Community College Division of Economic Mobility and Workforce Innovation

    Rockland Community College’s Division of Economic Mobility and Workforce Innovation is accepting applications for the Spring 2022 Semester. The College now offers several workforce courses and programs designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals by offering flexible schedules, small class sizes and affordable tuition. The programs offered will assist students in securing jobs in fields […]

  • Emergency Rental Assistance

    The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is currently receiving new applications for the Federally Funded program due to court order. Even though federal funds have been projected to be exhausted with the current amount of applications from Rockland County tenants, a judge has ordered that New York State receive additional applications from Rockland County residents in […]

  • Rockland Community College to Open as NYS Testing Site 1/18

    Statement from County Executive Ed Day Great news today for our residents, Rockland Community College (RCC) will open as a New York State COVID-19 testing site on Tuesday, January 18th. New York State has partnered with Quadrant Biosciences to operate the site which will provide oral, saliva-based PCR COVID-19 tests. Quadrant Biosciences currently operates several other […]