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
New York State
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
New York Ranks Second to Last in U.S. for Business Start-Ups – Forbes
In a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, New York State has been ranked as the second-worst state in the United States for starting a business. The comprehensive study evaluated states based on a variety of factors critical to business success. Forbes Advisor's team assessed 18 different metrics categorized into five main areas: Business Costs, Business Climate, Financial … [Read more...] about New York Ranks Second to Last in U.S. for Business Start-Ups – Forbes
Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group Seeks Security Funding for Jewish Municipalities
Photo Credit: NY State Senate Nanuet, NY- Senator Bill Weber and the members of the Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group sent a joint letter to Governor Hochul on December 7, 2023, calling for increased security funding for predominantly Jewish municipalities and communities. “Speaking with mayors and community leaders from our predominantly Jewish … [Read more...] about Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group Seeks Security Funding for Jewish Municipalities
“Combating Campus Antisemitism Act” Aims to Defund Anti-Semitics
Nanuet, NY - Responding to the increasing wave of antisemitic incidents across New York college campuses, Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Ari Brown have jointly introduced the Combating Campus Antisemitism Act, officially designated as Senate Bill S7752. Expressing his concern over the disturbing prevalence of antisemitism on campuses, Senator Bill Weber remarked, “Seeing … [Read more...] about “Combating Campus Antisemitism Act” Aims to Defund Anti-Semitics