Garnerville, NY - New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today the full restoration of Foundation Aid—plus a $2.2 million boost in total school aid—for the North Rockland Central School District in the new state budget. The announcement follows the enacting of the FY2024-2025 State Budget, in which the State Legislature rejected the Governor’s elimination of … [Read more...] about Senator Harckham Announces State Funding for North Rockland School District
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Poll: Rockland County Residents and Officials Strongly Oppose Manhattan’s New Congestion Toll
Rockland County, NY – A recent statewide poll indicates a strong opposition among New York voters against the proposed $15 congestion toll for entering Midtown Manhattan, with particular resistance noted in suburban areas like Rockland County. According to a Siena College survey, 63% of voters statewide disapprove of the toll, while only 25% are in favor. The toll, promoted … [Read more...] about Poll: Rockland County Residents and Officials Strongly Oppose Manhattan’s New Congestion Toll
The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program: Incentives for Business Expansion and Relocation
The Excelsior Jobs Program in New York incentivizes businesses to expand or relocate to the state, all while adhering to stringent accountability standards to ensure they fulfill job and investment commitments. Participants in this program have the opportunity to qualify for five fully refundable tax credits. These credits are claimed over a benefit period that can extend up to … [Read more...] about The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program: Incentives for Business Expansion and Relocation
Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences
PEARL RIVER, NY - U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, reversed his decision to ban the press from his congressional Town Hall meetings after facing criticism from various groups and political opponents. This change was announced in a press release sent on a Friday evening. Lawler, who initially imposed the ban in 2023 to reduce grandstanding and maintain a focus on … [Read more...] about Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences
Lake Sebago to Be Rebuilt by 2027- Budget $78 Million
SLOATSBURG, NY - Lake Sebago, which opened in 1952 and was once likened to a "miniature Jones Beach," is situated at the southwest corner of Harriman State Park. Plans for a significant overhaul of this once-popular site are now underway, with a budget of $78.1 million set for completion by 2027 This project will be financed by the Environmental Bond Act passed in 2022. The … [Read more...] about Lake Sebago to Be Rebuilt by 2027- Budget $78 Million