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
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Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
IMPORTANT REMINDERCFA Deadline is 4:00pm sharp on July 29! Please visitregionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudsonfor available resources Project Highlight Completion of $20 Million Jawonio Corporate Headquarters and Summer Education Cabins in Rockland County. Read more Empire State Development announces the completion of phase one of the $5 Million Research Institute … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Do you need help paying for overdue water and wastewater bills?
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help.LIHWAP is a drinking water and wastewater emergency assistance program funded through new federalresources. Benefits are based on the amount of unpaid water and wastewater bills owed by applicants. Thisassistance is targeted at low income households and income guidelines will mirror that of the Home … [Read more...] about Do you need help paying for overdue water and wastewater bills?
Skoufis Kicks Off Annual Summer Town Hall Series
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
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