New York State

Albany, NY – In a move aimed at diversifying career options for high school students, the New York State Senate has unanimously passed a bill that allows trade unions to present recruitment materials and speak directly with students about apprenticeship opportunities. The legislation, sponsored by New York State Senator Bill Weber, seeks to open up career paths in the trades, … [Read more...] about Senate Passes Bill Allowing Trade Union Recruitment in High Schools

Nanuet, NY – The Town of Orangetown is one step closer to securing its natural resources for future generations following the passage of Senate Bill S4712, a key piece of legislation that would authorize the creation of a Community Preservation Fund. Sponsored by New York State Senator Bill Weber, the bill was approved by the New York State Senate for the third consecutive … [Read more...] about Orangetown Poised to Launch Community Preservation Fund with New Legislation

Albany, NY — New York State Senator Pete Harckham and New York State Assemblyman Chris Burdick, alongside mental health advocates and first responders, gathered at the State Capitol to call for the immediate passage of the First Responder Peer Support Bill. This proposed legislation aims to establish a comprehensive statewide mental health and peer support training program … [Read more...] about NY Legislators Push First Responder Peer Support Bill for Mental Health Challenges

Peekskill, NY – On the heels of National Transportation Week, New York State Senator Pete Harckham celebrated the positive impact of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad’s $68.4 billion capital plan, which is set to provide long-term economic, environmental, and commuting benefits for the Hudson Valley. The capital plan, recently funded through the … [Read more...] about Harckham Highlights Economic, Climate, & Commuter Benefits of MTA Metro-North Capital Plan