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
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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
Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
News from Gov. Hochul More Than $68 Million Awarded in Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative - Read more hereUp-To-$200 Million "Fast NY" Grant Program to Attract Key Industries to Shovel-Ready Sites Across The State Now Accepting Letters of Intent - Read more here Over $31 Million to More Than 1,000 Organizations to … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Harckham and Environmental Advocates Urge Gov. Hochul to Enact Vital Water Protection Legislation
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and representatives from a number of important environmental groups held a press conference in the New York State Capitol today urging Governor Hochul to enact vital legislation that protects streams and drinking water throughout the state. Gathered in front of the Million Dollar Staircase inside the Capitol building, … [Read more...] about Harckham and Environmental Advocates Urge Gov. Hochul to Enact Vital Water Protection Legislation
Dominican University New York Offers New Public Health Informatics & Technology Certificate Program
Early Bird Pricing in Place through January 10th (ROCKLAND COUNTY) December 6, 2022 – Dominican University New York is offering healthcare and IT professionals the opportunity to join an emerging field linking healthcare and technology, a sector that is forecast to experience major growth and generate high-paying careers. The new certificate program focuses on public health … [Read more...] about Dominican University New York Offers New Public Health Informatics & Technology Certificate Program