Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) kicked off his annual ‘Skoufis On Your Street’ town hall series last week in Monroe, bringing together a group of about fifty neighbors from Orange County to discuss local funding priorities, legislation, development, and more at Javajo’s Coffee Bar. In coming weeks he’ll host two more town hall events, in Warwick and … [Read more...] about Skoufis Kicks Off Annual Summer Town Hall Series
New York State
Reichlin-Melnick delivers $325,000 for projects in three Western Ramapo villages
RAMAPO, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced that he has secured $325,000 in state grants for three villages in western Ramapo. The grant funds will be used to improve parks, streamline government technology services, and purchase new sanitation equipment. The grants come through the State and Municipal (SAM) Grants … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick delivers $325,000 for projects in three Western Ramapo villages
Skoufis Responds to Polio Case in Orthodox Community, Calls on State DOH to Require Polio Vaccine be Administered to Every Rockland County Resident
“The announcement by the New York State and Rockland County Departments of Health that a resident has contracted polio is jarring given it is the first such naturally-occurring case our country has seen in over 40 years. According to reports, the patient is an unvaccinated resident of the Orthodox community. “Earlier today, I was briefed by the Department of Health. I thank … [Read more...] about Skoufis Responds to Polio Case in Orthodox Community, Calls on State DOH to Require Polio Vaccine be Administered to Every Rockland County Resident
Reichlin-Melnick Issues Statement on Discovery of Polio in Rockland County
“I want to thank the Rockland County Department of Health and the New York State Department of Health for their efforts to quickly identify and contain the first case of polio in the USA since 2013 right here in our county. Based on their investigation, it is believed that the case originated in a location outside of the USA. At these times, I am grateful to have the very best … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick Issues Statement on Discovery of Polio in Rockland County
Skoufis, Bar Owners, Advocates Call on Governor to Sign Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and representatives from the Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association and Fearless! gathered Tuesday at the Captain’s Table in Monroe to call on the Governor to sign Skoufis’ legislation (S.7360). The measure, advanced in both chambers this year, would require State Liquor Authority (SLA) bartender training programs to … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Bar Owners, Advocates Call on Governor to Sign Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation