Consider taking extra prevention measures this holiday to minimize viral spread NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert notifies residents that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Rockland as a County with "high” COVID-19 community transmission levels where masks are … [Read more...] about CDC RECOMMENDS INDOOR PUBLIC MASK-WEARING IN ROCKLAND
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Skoufis Slams Governor’s Anti-Worker Veto of Stewart Airport Bill
“Today’s veto by Governor Hochul of my bill to extend a supplement to help the underpaid, hardworking men and women of Stewart International Airport pay for their healthcare premiums is shameful. As the one and only Port Authority airport not covered by this benefit in the Health Terminals Act - the very issue my legislation sought to address - workers at Stewart Airport have … [Read more...] about Skoufis Slams Governor’s Anti-Worker Veto of Stewart Airport Bill
Skoufis Applauds New Proceeding by Public Service Commission Against Central Hudson
“After months of advocacy from our office, the Public Utility Law Project (PULP), and our constituents, I am thrilled to learn that the Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved PULP’s formal motion today, instituting a proceeding against Central Hudson to determine whether there was mismanagement by the company that led to ongoing and systemic billing issues. We remain … [Read more...] about Skoufis Applauds New Proceeding by Public Service Commission Against Central Hudson
Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
News from Governor Hochul Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce New New York Panel's Action Plan. Read more here. $52 million in awards for Regional Clean Energy Hubs to connect New Yorkcommunities withclean energy resources.Read more here. New York State ConnectALL Office achieves critical milestonewith $7 million in federal grants.Read … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Statement from Day on Metro-North’s Penn Station Access Groundbreaking
“This past Friday was the groundbreaking for Metro-North's Penn Station Access project. I don't begrudge any community receiving new and improved service from MTA and its great news. The project will offer faster commutes from Connecticut, Westchester, and the Bronx and a second one-seat-ride option into Manhattan. Unfortunately, Rockland County doesn't even have … [Read more...] about Statement from Day on Metro-North’s Penn Station Access Groundbreaking