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Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Heralds Signing of His Good Governance Bill

On the final day of the year, Governor Hochul signed S6809a/A7925 to restore the state comptroller's authority to review and approve contracts, restoring government oversight that was rolled back by former Governor Cuomo. Bill sponsor Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick remarked, “Taxpayers deserve to have confidence that their money is being well spent, and … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Heralds Signing of His Good Governance Bill

Harckham Finishes 2022 with 23 of His Bills Signed into Law

Enacted legislation helps to address the opioid crisis, fight climate change and assist municipalities Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham is concluding 2022 as his most productive year yet in terms of having legislation he introduced being passed and signed into law, with 23 of his bills receiving signatures from the Governor, up from 16 last … [Read more...] about Harckham Finishes 2022 with 23 of His Bills Signed into Law

Statement from County Executive on cyber attack

“This threat did not compromise County of Rockland’s databases only Cott Systems, Inc., the software administrator for the Rockland County Clerk’s office, however I want to assure the people of Rockland that we do not take these types of attacks lightly. Our Rockland County Information and Technology Services (ITS) Department led by Director Frank Calise is regularly … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive on cyber attack

Demarest Dam Rehabilitation Project Begins in January

Demarest Kill Co. Park Closing Jan. 3 For Project Duration New City, NY - Effective Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Demarest Kill County Park will be closed for the duration of the Demarest Kill Dam Rehabilitation Project. The Rockland County Drainage Agency is undertaking the $5.7-million project to bring the Zebrowski-Morahan Demarest Kill County Park Dam, which is … [Read more...] about Demarest Dam Rehabilitation Project Begins in January

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