Albany, NY – On October 23 and 24, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, chairs of the Environmental Conservation Committee in their respective legislative houses, jointly conducted public hearings at the State Capitol. These back-to-back hearings were dedicated to exploring strategies for reducing solid waste burdens at both state and municipal … [Read more...] about Committee Chairs Host Hearings on Waste Reduction
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Skoufis and County Legislators Expose Major OC Public Corruption
The following is a press release from the office of Senator James Skoufis: Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) gathered today with state and county legislators at the Orange County Government Center to reveal shocking findings of a pervasive corruption scandal within the county administration. Alarming evidence raises serious questions about the conduct of several … [Read more...] about Skoufis and County Legislators Expose Major OC Public Corruption
Stony Point Rep’s Urgent Call: State Office for Storm Resilience
Peekskill, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham has proposed the creation of a State Office of Flooding and Storm Water Management to address the growing challenges posed by climate change-related extreme weather events. The office would focus on assisting municipalities in preparing for intense rainfall and high-velocity winds while also providing support for disaster … [Read more...] about Stony Point Rep’s Urgent Call: State Office for Storm Resilience
Repairs Complete: Bridge Connecting West Point and Bear Mountain Restored
FORT MONTGOMERY, NY – In a swift response to the extensive damage caused by torrential rains in early July, the Popolopen Bridge over Route 9W in Fort Montgomery was reopened on Friday, less than four weeks after the storms. The destruction to the bridge caused significant disruptions to traffic, local businesses, and hampered the efficiency of first responders. State … [Read more...] about Repairs Complete: Bridge Connecting West Point and Bear Mountain Restored
Storm Inflicts over “$100 Million” in Damage on Town of Highlands, West Point – Senator Charles Schumer
A recent storm has caused extensive damage to the Town of Highlands - which includes the United States Military Academy (West Point), as well as the villages of Highland Falls, NY and Fort Montgomery, NY. West Point, the renowned U.S. military academy, was assessed by U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Pat Ryan, and Orange County Executive … [Read more...] about Storm Inflicts over “$100 Million” in Damage on Town of Highlands, West Point – Senator Charles Schumer