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Skoufis, Burdick Bill Expanding Definition of Sexual Conduct Against a Child signed into law

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Chris Burdick (D-Westchester) announced that their bill (S.9447/A.7079) to expand the definition of sexual conduct against a child has been signed into law. This legislation clarifies that the insertion of a finger into a victim’s private parts—when this individual is incapable of consent due to physical helplessness or … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Burdick Bill Expanding Definition of Sexual Conduct Against a Child signed into law

CDC RECOMMENDS INDOOR PUBLIC MASK-WEARING IN ROCKLAND

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

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

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