“Everyday thousands of our friends, family, and neighbors choose to be heroes and risk their lives for nothing in exchange except the greater good of their community. I applaud Governor Kathy Hochul for signing off on a new law championed by two of our local state representatives here in Rockland, enabling municipalities throughout New York State to provide volunteer … [Read more...] about Statement from Day on Volunteer Tax Exemption Law
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Harckham hosts ‘Coffee & Conversation’ in Stony Point
New York State Senator Pete Harckham hosted a “Coffee and Conversation” gathering on Saturday, Dec. 10. Sixteen residents showed up to hear Harckham discuss the upcoming state legislative session and listen to residents’ ideas and concerns. The hour-long event took place at the Stony Point Recreation Center on Clubhouse Lane. … [Read more...] about Harckham hosts ‘Coffee & Conversation’ in Stony Point
Reichlin-Melnick & Zebrowski’s Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer First Responders Bill Becomes Law
New law allows any local government to provide a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced that volunteer first responders have an extra reason to celebrate this holiday season as Governor Kathy Hochul has now signed the bill these Rockland legislators authored … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick & Zebrowski’s Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer First Responders Bill Becomes Law
Upper Nyack Board of Trustees December Regular Meeting
Located at Upper Nyack Village Hall The Board of Trustees Regular meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 pm at Upper Nyack Village Hall, 328 North Broadway, Upper Nyack NY. Please use the side entrance located on Castle Heights Avenue. Trustees experiencing Extraordinary Circumstances who cannot attend the meeting in … [Read more...] about Upper Nyack Board of Trustees December Regular Meeting
Skoufis to Intro Bill to Curb Excessive SUNY Compensation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced he will introduce legislation aimed at curbing excessive compensation packages for State University of New York (SUNY) leadership. The move follows this week’s appointment of SUNY Chancellor John King, who will receive $750,000 annually, a paid residence in Albany, an additional New York City housing stipend, a monthly travel … [Read more...] about Skoufis to Intro Bill to Curb Excessive SUNY Compensation