Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham released today the following statement following the Senate floor vote rejecting Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination to lead the New York State Court of Appeals: “After weighing ample input from constituents, I have voted against the nomination of Hector LaSalle to be approved as chief judge of the state’s Court of Appeals. … [Read more...] about Harckham: Statement on Vote Against Justice Hector LaSalle Nomination
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Survey Shows More Than Half of Americans Deeply Concerned About Climate Change
(Rockland) - February 15, 2023 -- One in four Americans say climate change is affecting their decision-making on major life events such as having children, according to new survey results released recently by global environmental services leader Veolia and renowned research firm Elabe. For example, across many topics covered in the survey, a clear consensus is emerging … [Read more...] about Survey Shows More Than Half of Americans Deeply Concerned About Climate Change
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY POWER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROGRAM: Information Sessions in February and March
Six Rockland County municipalities are participating in the second round of the Rockland Community Power program: Clarkstown, Orangetown, and the Villages of Grand View-On-Hudson, Haverstraw, Nyack, and Upper Nyack. The Rockland Community Power program provides eligible Upper Nyack residents and small businesses with the option of either renewable or standard electricity … [Read more...] about ROCKLAND COMMUNITY POWER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROGRAM: Information Sessions in February and March
Weber Honors Roxanne Watson on Valentine’s Day/National Donor Day
Roxanne Watson, a donor's heart recipient, has signed up 13,000 new organ donors to return the kindness! Roxanne Watson's story is one of willpower, hope, and selflessness. She is a heart transplant recipient who had spent two long years on the transplant list before receiving a heart from her donor, Michael Bovill. Her new lease on life sparked a passion within her to help … [Read more...] about Weber Honors Roxanne Watson on Valentine’s Day/National Donor Day
Haverstraw Town settles with Orthodox Congregation for $235,000
A federal lawsuit against the Town of Haverstraw Planning Board has reversed the denial of an application by K’Hal Bnei Torah to convert a local single-family home into a house of worship. The lawsuit claimed that the Planning Board had violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA). The Town agreed to settle the lawsuit for $235,000 to … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Town settles with Orthodox Congregation for $235,000