Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal have introduced new legislation that could provide significant financial relief to first-time homebuyers by exempting them from paying the mortgage recording tax. This tax is typically imposed by municipalities for legally recording a deed, mortgage, or other documents related to home … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY
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Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional
Suffern, NY – High school robotics teams from across New York, neighboring states, and even the United Kingdom will gather at Rockland Community College from March 6-8, 2024, for the FIRST Robotics Competition Hudson Valley Regional. The event will showcase cutting-edge engineering and teamwork as students compete for top honors and a chance to qualify for the global FIRST … [Read more...] about Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional
Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA
New City, NY – A new legislative proposal introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) seeks to withdraw Orange County from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a move that has sparked strong reactions from neighboring Rockland County officials. The bill, S.4288, co-sponsored in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh), highlights … [Read more...] about Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA
Skoufis Criticizes SUNY Chancellor’s Pay Increase, Calls for Oversight
New York State Senator James Skoufis has raised concerns over what he describes as an excessive pay increase for SUNY Chancellor John King. In a strongly worded statement, Skoufis criticized the salary and housing allowance increase granted to the chancellor, calling it a misuse of taxpayer funds at a time when many New Yorkers and SUNY students are struggling … [Read more...] about Skoufis Criticizes SUNY Chancellor’s Pay Increase, Calls for Oversight
Albertus Magnus Girls Soccer Team Honored as 2024 NY State Champs
Clarkstown, NY – The Albertus Magnus High School girls soccer team received a celebration this week after clinching the 2024 New York State Championship. Their outstanding performance on the field earned them not only a championship title but also official recognition from the Town of Clarkstown. To commemorate this achievement, Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann … [Read more...] about Albertus Magnus Girls Soccer Team Honored as 2024 NY State Champs