Albany, NY – Four New York State Senators—Pete Harckham, Michelle Hinchey, Rachel May, and James Skoufis—issued a joint statement calling for significant reforms in the state’s corrections system following the death of incarcerated individual Robert Brooks. The senators, representing districts with state prisons, emphasized the need for greater accountability, improved working … [Read more...] about State Senators Call for Overhaul of New York’s Corrections System Following Inmate Death
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Smith Honored as First Woman, Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command
Camp Smith, NY – Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith, a trailblazing military leader and the first woman and Latina to command the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command, was honored with a special Senate Proclamation and medal on Tuesday by New York State Senator Pete Harckham. The recognition took place at the Camp Smith Training Site, highlighting General … [Read more...] about Smith Honored as First Woman, Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command
Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal have introduced new legislation that could provide significant financial relief to first-time homebuyers by exempting them from paying the mortgage recording tax. This tax is typically imposed by municipalities for legally recording a deed, mortgage, or other documents related to home … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY
Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional
Suffern, NY – High school robotics teams from across New York, neighboring states, and even the United Kingdom will gather at Rockland Community College from March 6-8, 2024, for the FIRST Robotics Competition Hudson Valley Regional. The event will showcase cutting-edge engineering and teamwork as students compete for top honors and a chance to qualify for the global FIRST … [Read more...] about Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional
Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA
New City, NY – A new legislative proposal introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) seeks to withdraw Orange County from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a move that has sparked strong reactions from neighboring Rockland County officials. The bill, S.4288, co-sponsored in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh), highlights … [Read more...] about Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA