Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) touted a historic state investment and several key measures advanced during the end of the legislative session that will improve public safety for all New Yorkers. “With violent crime on the rise and more of our neighbors feeling unsafe, lawmakers have an obligation–a duty–to mount an all-hands-on-deck offensive to curb violence … [Read more...] about Skoufis Touts New Funding, ‘All Hands on Deck’ Initiatives toImprove Public Safety
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Upper Nyack’s Community Choice Program
The Village of Upper Nyack is proud to continue participation in Rockland Community Power, an energy program that provides our residents with cleaner and competitively priced electricity. Since November 2020 we have joined together with other Rockland communities to leverage the collective purchasing power of our residents and small businesses and negotiate better terms … [Read more...] about Upper Nyack’s Community Choice Program
Senator Reichlin-Melnick Champions Improvements to Route 303 in Orangetown
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The bill would require the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate how to improve the outdated and dangerous stretch of road.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
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