Government

In an important bipartisan victory, New York State Senator Pete Harckham proudly announced the unanimous passage of his legislation aimed at bolstering the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in its tireless efforts to hold individuals accountable for deliberate acts of cruelty against animals. The bipartisan bill (S.1182) introduced by Harckham grants … [Read more...] about Legislation on Fighting Animal Cruelty Passes Unanimously in Senate

Peekskill, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham celebrated a significant milestone today, announcing that his 2021 legislation aimed at reducing food waste and aiding residents facing food insecurity has resulted in the distribution of over five million pounds of excess, unsold food to the state’s 10 regional food banks. Since the enactment of the law, supermarkets are … [Read more...] about Harckham’s Food Donation and Recycling Bill Delivers for NY Residents

Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham celebrated the passage of two pivotal stormwater-related bills in the State Senate, both unanimously approved. These legislative strides mark a significant effort to bolster transparency regarding the state's storm response expenditures and to address potential flooding risks arising from construction projects. The bills are … [Read more...] about New York State Senator Pete Harckham Advances Stormwater Legislation

Greenburgh, NY – The Westchester Delegation of the New York State Senate invites community members to participate in two budget forums to provide feedback on the governor’s proposed 2024-25 NYS Budget. The in-person forum will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Greenburgh Town Hall, while the virtual forum will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 22, … [Read more...] about Westchester Delegation Seeks Community Input on Executive Budget Proposal