ALBANY, NY - State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) was joined by Senator Rachel May (D-Syracuse) as they announced legislation to reform the designating petition process for ballot access. The legislation is designed to make it easier for candidates to get their name on the ballot–defending voter choice and making democracy more accessible for … [Read more...] about Senators Elijah Reichlin-Melnick & Rachel May Fight to Expand Ballot Access & Protect the Right to Run for Office
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Village of Upper Nyack – Village Election March 15, 2022
RESOLVED: Voting for the upcoming Village Election shall be conducted in the Old Stone Meeting House (OSMH) at 347 North Broadway, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 during the hours from 12 noon to 9 PM. There will be no separate registration day. You must register with the Rockland County Board of elections by March 4, 2022 (Election Law §15-5118 (2).) The following persons were … [Read more...] about Village of Upper Nyack – Village Election March 15, 2022
Statement from County Executive Ed Day regarding Russian invasion of Ukraine
I am absolutely outraged and disheartened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine to overthrow their democratically elected government. I stand with Rockland County’s Ukrainian community, consisting of 1,267 Rockland residents who were born in the Ukraine and 2,212 Rockland residents with Ukrainian ancestry, in condemning this terrible atrocity unfolding overseas. I want to remind … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive Ed Day regarding Russian invasion of Ukraine
Skoufis Secures $25,000 in Anti-Violence Funding for RECAP
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) has secured $25,000 to support anti-violence prevention programming by the Regional Economic Community Action Program (RECAP). Committed within the state’s 2021 budget in support of the Community Violence Intervention Act, the funding will enable RECAP to fight gun violence in local communities while complementing increased accountability … [Read more...] about Skoufis Secures $25,000 in Anti-Violence Funding for RECAP
ROCKLAND COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU SEEKS YOUNG MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK STATE YOUTH COUNCIL
Youth Council Advises NYS Policymakers on Key Issues New City, NY, - The Rockland County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications from adolescents and young adults interested in serving on the New York State Governor’s Youth Council. The Youth Council gives young individuals a platform for their voices to be heard by lawmakers and an opportunity to engage in … [Read more...] about ROCKLAND COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU SEEKS YOUNG MEMBERS FOR NEW YORK STATE YOUTH COUNCIL