As previously reported on LoHud, George Potanovic, a local activist, filed a legal action against Stony Point Town Supervisor Jim Monaghan, claiming that Monaghan violated his First Amendment free speech rights and his right to access public meetings by turning off the connection for those watching the meetings from home on Facebook live during the coronavirus pandemic months. … [Read more...] about Judge dismisses claim that First Amendment rights were violated in Stony Point
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Worksites in Rockland County Recognized for Being Lactation Friendly
NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are proud to announce that Dominican University New York, Finkelstein Memorial Library, and the Rockland Farm Alliance, have become the latest businesses/organizations in Rockland to be recognized as Lactation Friendly Worksites. Recognized worksites implement … [Read more...] about Worksites in Rockland County Recognized for Being Lactation Friendly
Harckham Announces $280K in State Grants for Arts Organizations in the 40th Senate District
Peekskill, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today over $280,000 in state grants has been awarded to 14 different arts organizations in the 40th Senate District. The grants are part of a record level of state funding through the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support over 1,200 organizations and 426 artists statewide as they return to … [Read more...] about Harckham Announces $280K in State Grants for Arts Organizations in the 40th Senate District
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Ending
Final Applications Due By Jan. 20th New City, NY – The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is permanently closing and the deadline to submit applications is 9:00 p.m., January 20th. After that, applications will no longer be accepted. ERAP provided significant economic relief to low and moderate-income Rockland County households that … [Read more...] about Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Ending
RCC and Ford Motor Company Team Up to Give Manhattan High School an Opportunity to Promote Expansion of Automotive-Industry Training Program for Underserved Youth
High-school students interested in joining RCC/Ford Motor Company’s unique Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program are encouraged to attend the January 24th event Suffern, NY (January 13, 2023) Through its partnership withFord Motor Company, Rockland Community College (RCC) offers an innovative opportunity for students to earn an associate degree as well as … [Read more...] about RCC and Ford Motor Company Team Up to Give Manhattan High School an Opportunity to Promote Expansion of Automotive-Industry Training Program for Underserved Youth