New York State

  • Smith Honored as First Woman, Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command

    Camp Smith, NY  – Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith, a trailblazing military leader and the first woman and Latina to command the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command, was honored with a special Senate Proclamation and medal on Tuesday by New York State Senator Pete Harckham. The recognition took place at the Camp […]

  • Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY

    Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal have introduced new legislation that could provide significant financial relief to first-time homebuyers by exempting them from paying the mortgage recording tax. This tax is typically imposed by municipalities for legally recording a deed, mortgage, or other documents related to home purchases. […]

  • Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional

    Suffern, NY – High school robotics teams from across New York, neighboring states, and even the United Kingdom will gather at Rockland Community College from March 6-8, 2024, for the FIRST Robotics Competition Hudson Valley Regional. The event will showcase cutting-edge engineering and teamwork as students compete for top honors and a chance to qualify […]

  • Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA

    New City, NY – A new legislative proposal introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) seeks to withdraw Orange County from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a move that has sparked strong reactions from neighboring Rockland County officials. The bill, S.4288, co-sponsored in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh), highlights long-standing frustrations over […]

  • Skoufis Criticizes SUNY Chancellor’s Pay Increase, Calls for Oversight

    New York State Senator James Skoufis has raised concerns over what he describes as an excessive pay increase for SUNY Chancellor John King. In a strongly worded statement, Skoufis criticized the salary and housing allowance increase granted to the chancellor, calling it a misuse of taxpayer funds at a time when many New Yorkers and […]

  • Albertus Magnus Girls Soccer Team Honored as 2024 NY State Champs

    Clarkstown, NY – The Albertus Magnus High School girls soccer team received a celebration this week after clinching the 2024 New York State Championship. Their outstanding performance on the field earned them not only a championship title but also official recognition from the Town of Clarkstown. To commemorate this achievement, Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George […]