ROCKLAND, NY - Legislation sponsored by Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) to make Route 303 in Orangetown safer has passed the New York Senate. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate how to improve the outdated and dangerous stretch of road. “This bill is long overdue,” said … [Read more...] about Senator Reichlin-Melnick Champions Improvements to Route 303 in Orangetown
New York State
NYSDOH Updates COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance
New City, NY, - The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has updated the COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance as of May 31, 2022. Under the updated guidance, you are considered up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have received all doses in the primary series and all boosters recommended for you by the CDC, as determined by your age and health … [Read more...] about NYSDOH Updates COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance
Skoufis’ Pro-Consumer Live Event Ticketing Reforms to Become Law
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), Chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, announced that his sweeping pro-consumer legislation (S.9461) to curb the deceptive practices of mega ticket retailers has passed both houses with bipartisan support. These new reforms follow a lengthy 2021 probe conducted by the investigations committee that pitted … [Read more...] about Skoufis’ Pro-Consumer Live Event Ticketing Reforms to Become Law
Four Skoufis Bills to Strengthen Code Enforcement and Repair Neglected Housing Pass Senate
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that four of his bills aimed at improving code enforcement and holding neglectful building owners accountable have passed the Senate with bipartisan support: S.8146, which would create a pilot program allowing municipalities to perform emergency code enforcement repairs necessitated by property owner negligence. Costs … [Read more...] about Four Skoufis Bills to Strengthen Code Enforcement and Repair Neglected Housing Pass Senate
Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
News from Gov. Hochul Launch of $10 Million ConnectALL Pilot Initiative to bring affordable broadband internet access to rural communities. Read more here. Over $22 Million in Funding to Further New York's Revitalization and Environmental Stewardship. Read more here. Launch of Prison Redevelopment Commission. Read more here. Historic $2 … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates