Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently awarded a Senate Commendation to Monroe resident Irene Sullivan for her run in the 2021 NYC Marathon, raising almost $20,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of her late husband, Brian. Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children -- … [Read more...] about Skoufis Presents Monroe Marathon Runner and Widow of First Responder with Senate Commendation
New York State
Reichlin-Melnick delivers $615,000 for projects in Orangetown communities
ORANGETOWN, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced that he has secured $615,000 in state grants for Orangetown and the three incorporated villages within the town–Nyack, Piermont and Grandview-on-Hudson. The grant funds will be used to improve parks and provide public works vehicles. The grants come through the State and Municipal … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick delivers $615,000 for projects in Orangetown communities
Rockland County Opposes MTA Congestion Pricing Plan
No Representation for MTA's West of Hudson On Review Board New City, NY – This week, in a surprise announcement, the MTA established its Central Business District (CBD) Tolling Program's Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB). The Board will be tasked, among other things, with recommending a plan for credits, discounts and/or exemptions for tolls paid the … [Read more...] about Rockland County Opposes MTA Congestion Pricing Plan
Senator Reichlin-Melnick Blasts MTA Congestion Pricing Plan for Rockland
ROCKLAND, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) blasted the MTA for moving forward with a congestion pricing plan that could cost thousands of dollars a year for Rockland residents who have no quick or affordable mass transit options to reach New York City. The Senator is circulating a petition for Rockland residents to sign demanding that … [Read more...] about Senator Reichlin-Melnick Blasts MTA Congestion Pricing Plan for Rockland
Skoufis, Local Officials Announce Funding for New Law Enforcement Caseworker Position in Orange County
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Middletown Mayor Joe Destefano, Bureau Commander of Operations/Lieutenant Jeff Thoelen, and local police officers to announce new funding for a novel ‘community caseworker’ position–a model for addressing high call volume related to mental illness, homelessness, and domestic violence to help keep both law enforcement professionals … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Local Officials Announce Funding for New Law Enforcement Caseworker Position in Orange County