New City, NY — Rockland County officials and leaders from all five town governments are urging New York State to strengthen enforcement of the state’s nutrient runoff law, citing ongoing phosphorus pollution affecting several major local waterbodies. In a unified appeal, the County of Rockland, the Towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Stony Point, along … [Read more...] about Rockland Leaders Urge State to Enforce Nutrient Runoff Law as Local Lakes Remain Impaired
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Bill Introduced to Protect Residents from Civil Arrest at Polling Places
Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at shielding residents from civil arrest while they travel to, remain at, or return from polling places. The proposal, sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, seeks to strengthen voter protections amid concerns about federal enforcement activity near election sites. Under the … [Read more...] about Bill Introduced to Protect Residents from Civil Arrest at Polling Places
Orangetown Preservation Fund Becomes NYS Law
Nanuet, NY — Local and state leaders announced that the long-awaited Orangetown Preservation Fund has officially become law, clearing the way for the town to establish a dedicated fund aimed at protecting open space and natural resources. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the legislation after several years of revisions, reintroductions, and repeated attempts to move the … [Read more...] about Orangetown Preservation Fund Becomes NYS Law
Annual Coat Drive Sees Record-Breaking Start
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — New York State Senator Bill Weber’s annual winter coat drive is off to its strongest start yet, with community contributions pouring in at a pace organizers have never seen before. Launched at the beginning of November, the drive has already filled Weber’s local office with dozens of bags packed with winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and shoes — a … [Read more...] about Annual Coat Drive Sees Record-Breaking Start
NY Enacts Law Requiring Temporary Firearm Removal During Domestic Violence Calls
ALBANY, NY — A new state law requiring police to temporarily remove firearms when responding to domestic or family violence incidents has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Pete Harckham, takes effect immediately as New York and the rest of the nation mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Previously, … [Read more...] about NY Enacts Law Requiring Temporary Firearm Removal During Domestic Violence Calls