News from Governor Hochul Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce New New York Panel's Action Plan. Read more here. $52 million in awards for Regional Clean Energy Hubs to connect New Yorkcommunities withclean energy resources.Read more here. New York State ConnectALL Office achieves critical milestonewith $7 million in federal grants.Read … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
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Statement from Day on Metro-North’s Penn Station Access Groundbreaking
“This past Friday was the groundbreaking for Metro-North's Penn Station Access project. I don't begrudge any community receiving new and improved service from MTA and its great news. The project will offer faster commutes from Connecticut, Westchester, and the Bronx and a second one-seat-ride option into Manhattan. Unfortunately, Rockland County doesn't even have … [Read more...] about Statement from Day on Metro-North’s Penn Station Access Groundbreaking
Statement from Day on Volunteer Tax Exemption Law
“Everyday thousands of our friends, family, and neighbors choose to be heroes and risk their lives for nothing in exchange except the greater good of their community. I applaud Governor Kathy Hochul for signing off on a new law championed by two of our local state representatives here in Rockland, enabling municipalities throughout New York State to provide volunteer … [Read more...] about Statement from Day on Volunteer Tax Exemption Law
Reichlin-Melnick & Zebrowski’s Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer First Responders Bill Becomes Law
New law allows any local government to provide a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced that volunteer first responders have an extra reason to celebrate this holiday season as Governor Kathy Hochul has now signed the bill these Rockland legislators authored … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick & Zebrowski’s Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer First Responders Bill Becomes Law
Skoufis to Intro Bill to Curb Excessive SUNY Compensation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced he will introduce legislation aimed at curbing excessive compensation packages for State University of New York (SUNY) leadership. The move follows this week’s appointment of SUNY Chancellor John King, who will receive $750,000 annually, a paid residence in Albany, an additional New York City housing stipend, a monthly travel … [Read more...] about Skoufis to Intro Bill to Curb Excessive SUNY Compensation