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
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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
County Retiring COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Data Will Still Be Available On NYSDOH Site New City, NY - Effective Friday, December 9th, 2022, the County of Rockland will retire the COVID-19 Hub landing page and Dashboards. Since 2020, the Hub and coronavirus dashboard served as an effective tool to communicate the status of the pandemic within Rockland County. “When the pandemic began, we led the … [Read more...] about County Retiring COVID-19 Dashboard
County Executive Submits Comments on Thruway Authority’s Proposed Toll Increases
New City, NY, - County Executive Ed Day submitted comments Thursday to the New York State Thruway Authority adamantly opposing toll increases as families continue to struggle with record-breaking inflation and sky rocketing gas prices. On Monday, December 5, 2022, the New York State Thruway Authority Board will vote on whether to proceed with toll hikes on road and … [Read more...] about County Executive Submits Comments on Thruway Authority’s Proposed Toll Increases
Skoufis Secures Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced $25,000 in now-annual state funding directed by his office to Fearless!, formerly known as Safe Homes, to support domestic violence prevention programming. The funding was presented to Fearless! Executive Director Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier by Skoufis’ Chief of Staff, Christie Foster, at the organization’s November 20 “Celebration … [Read more...] about Skoufis Secures Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention