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DEC to Act on CPV Valley Power Plant Permitting Delays
Albany, NY – In a formal letter to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos, Senator James Skoufis, Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations & Government Operations, called for swift action to address longstanding permit issues at the CPV Valley Energy Center in Orange County. Senator Skoufis initiated…
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RCC Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at Dominican University Tournament
Rockland County, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) student Noel Nyamewya was awarded the top speaker honor at Dominican University’s debate tournament held on Sunday, October 27. RCC and Dominican University fielded six pairs of debaters each, competing for both individual and team trophies based on win-loss records and speaker points. “It was an excellent showing,”…
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Harckham: Reintroduce Bill Requiring Firearm Seizure in Domestic Violence Cases
Albany, NY – In response to a series of tragic domestic violence incidents, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Amy Paulin have announced plans to reintroduce legislation that would require police officers to temporarily seize firearms when responding to reports of family or domestic violence. This update would expand on the Safe Homes Act…
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Greenwood Lake Fire Consumes 5000 Acres, Expected to Grow, NYS Officials Say
GREENWOOD LAKE – A relentless wildfire near the border of New York and New Jersey has surged to 5,000 acres, with officials cautioning that it is likely to spread due to challenging terrain, high winds, and exhausted firefighting teams. Firefighters on the front lines are struggling to contain the blaze, which continues to threaten nearby…
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Greenwood Lake Wildfires Update: Only 15% Contained After Overnight Rain. Rockland Fire Departments Join in Effort. Dariel Vasquez Memorial GoFundMe Officially Launches.
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – After a brief overnight rainfall, wildfires in the Hudson Valley continue to alarm officials and residents alike. Among the most severe is the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which advanced from New Jersey into New York’s Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County. As of Monday morning, this fire had ravaged over 3,000…
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Tragic Loss of Young NY State Parks Employee in Greenwood Lake Fire Amidst Worsening Wildfires Across Hudson Valley
Greenwood Lake, NY – A Park Ranger tragically lost his life in the line of duty on Saturday, while battling a raging fire in Greenwood Lake alongside his colleagues. The fire is one of several that are being battled by Fire Departments and NY agencies across the Hudson Valley. Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old Parks and…