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Skoufis, Burdick Bill Expanding Definition of Sexual Conduct Against a Child signed into law

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Chris Burdick (D-Westchester) announced that their bill (S.9447/A.7079) to expand the definition of sexual conduct against a child has been signed into law. This legislation clarifies that the insertion of a finger into a victim’s private parts—when this individual is incapable of consent due to physical helplessness or … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Burdick Bill Expanding Definition of Sexual Conduct Against a Child signed into law

WALK SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert urge residents to walk safely when out shopping, exercising, or using the roadway network this holiday season to avoid injuries. Most people take walking for granted, but you’re more likely to sustain an injury if you're distracted or in a hurry. Be alert! Never … [Read more...] about WALK SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Statement From County Executive Day Regarding Early Release of Mutulu Shakur

“How can a compassionate release be granted for someone who played a role in callously killing three people?   Once someone is murdered, they are gone forever and this individual, Mutulu Shakur, is responsible for not one, not two, but three deaths which included two police officers and a security guard all in the name of robbing a Brinks armored truck in Nanuet in … [Read more...] about Statement From County Executive Day Regarding Early Release of Mutulu Shakur

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