New York State

  • NY Project Hope – Coping with COVID

    New York State’s COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program. Free confidential and anonymous emotional support. To learn more contact 845-204-5223 or mwright@astorservices.org. A program of the NYS Office of Mental Health funded by FEMA.

  • Statement from County Executive Ed Day

    We have seen this movie before. Again, and despite reassurances from Governor Hochul after she took office that she would not govern via press conference and would foster and welcome discussion with County Executives today we saw a return to the prior Governor’s playbook. While other County Executives from the Mid-Hudson region and I were […]

  • Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presents local business with Empire Award at Suffern Chamber of Commerce Gala

    SUFFERN, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presented a New York State Senate Empire Award to Aurelius “Aury” Licata, owner of Licata Insurance in Suffern, recognizing his contributions to fostering a strong sense of community in Suffern and supporting small businesses over a long career. Senator Reichlin-Melnick delivered the award to Mr. Licata at the annual […]

  • Skoufis to Host Stuffed Animal Giveaway in Haverstraw

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) will host a stuffed animal giveaway at the Haverstraw Village Hall at 40 New Main Street on Sunday, December 19 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.  “Every child deserves to find joy and moments of delight during the holiday season,” said Senator Skoufis. “Beyond being a resource for our adult community all […]

  • Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

    News From Governor Hochul Governor Hochul Signs Package of Legislation to Support Small Businesses Legislation (S.033/A.3456) Requires Certain State Agencies Designate a Small Business Liaison Legislation (S.113a/A.6508a) Requires the Secretary of State to Provide Helpful Information for New Businesses Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Initiative to Help Connect Job Seekers to Employment Community Partnerships Will Focus […]

  • Statement from County Executive Ed Day Regarding the Greater Hudson Valley Council Decision Not to Sell Camp Bullowa

    I am extremely pleased to learn of the Greater Hudson Valley Council (GHVC) Board’s decision not to sell Camp Bullowa in the Town of Stony Point. This decision by GHVC is a victory for Rockland’s Scouting program and the other organizations which regularly utilize Camp Bullowa. I want to acknowledge the leadership and herculean efforts undertaken to save this property by Stony Point Town Supervisor Jim Monaghan and the Stony Point Town Board. The advocacy of County Legislator Doug Jobson, NYS Senator James Skoufis, NYS Assemblyman Colin […]