New York State

  • Opposing the Assembly’s “one-size-fits-all” Accessory Dwelling Legislation

    The Upper Nyack Village Board joins Assemblyman Zebrowski, Senator Reichlin-Melnick, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, and Rockland County Executive Ed Day in opposing Assembly Bill 4854 regarding residential Accessory Dwelling Units. This legislation as proposed is a violation of Home Rule under the New York State Constitution. Home Rule provides that all zoning is delegated to the local […]

  • Skoufis Tours Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks;Continues Push for Sebago Beach Reopening

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Senator José Serrano, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation; Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development; leadership from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation; and the Palisades Parks Conservancy for a tour […]

  • Be on the lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly

    Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a new invasive insect that has made its way to Orangeburg, Blauvelt State Park, and other places in Rockland County. This pest can greatly impact quality of life by making home outdoor spaces and other wooded areas a sticky mess. They also damage apple, grape and hops crops, which could have a severe negative impact […]

  • Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

    Hurricane Ida Resources Update Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Rockland County Following Approval of Amendment to Major Disaster Declaration New Yorkers in Rockland County Eligible for Individual Assistance Can Access State and Federal Resources In-Person at New Disaster Recovery Center Residents Can Receive Guidance Directly from FEMA and SBA Representatives […]

  • Rockland County Planning Department Outlines “Grave Concerns” with NYS Accessory Dwelling Unit Legislation

    New City, NY, – Acting County Planning Department Commissioner Doug Schuetz submitted comments (see attached) ahead of the Public Hearing on the Role of Local Governments in Accessory Dwelling Unit Siting and Assembly Bill A4854 at the direction of County Executive Ed Day. “Our Planning Department detailed myriad problems with this legislation including undermining New York State Home Rule regulations […]

  • “IT’S A GAME CHANGER”: Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick continues to deliver funding for local organizations

    SPRING VALLEY, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick delivered $40,000 in state funds to Konbit Neg Lakay and $25,000 in state funds to West Street Child Care, two Spring Valley based non-profit organizations that serve high needs communities in Rockland County. The money is part of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of line-item appropriations in […]