NEW CITY, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester), Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski (D-Rockland), and Assemblyman Mike Lawler (R-Rockland) joined Rockland County Executive Ed Day in announcing a major investment to support the County’s takeover of code enforcement … [Read more...] about State Lawmakers Announce $500,000 State Investment to Support Rockland County’s Code Enforcement Efforts in Spring Valley
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Skoufis Locks in Unprecedented 16.5% School Aid Increase for Local Districts in State Budget
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) touted an historic 16.5% increase in state education aid for schools within our Senate District included in this year’s budget. The unprecedented boost for the 2022-2023 school year is expected to deliver an additional $64.5 million in funding over last year, helping to expand educational opportunities while keeping a lid on local school … [Read more...] about Skoufis Locks in Unprecedented 16.5% School Aid Increase for Local Districts in State Budget
Galef/Reichlin-Melnick Introduce New York Stock Act in their Respective Legislative Chambers
(Ossining, NY--04/21/2022) Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick held a press conference today to announce their introduction of A6123/S8742, the New York Stock Act, to prohibit public officers and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit. The New York Stock Act would strengthen … [Read more...] about Galef/Reichlin-Melnick Introduce New York Stock Act in their Respective Legislative Chambers
Skoufis Secures $20M in Parks Funding for Fjord Trail Phase 1
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined key stakeholders and local officials to announce $20 million in new funding that will advance the long-awaited first phase of the Fjord Trail project, linking Fishkill, Beacon, and Cold Spring. The Fjord Trail, a public-private partnership between State Parks, Scenic Hudson, and partners such as Metro-North, NYC … [Read more...] about Skoufis Secures $20M in Parks Funding for Fjord Trail Phase 1
Reichlin-Melnick Reports on Big Budget Wins for Local Communities
NANUET, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) touted the benefits that New York State’s 2022-2023 budget will bring to residents of Rockland and Westchester. “This budget will make life a little bit easier for people in Rockland and Westchester,” he said. “It provides record funding for public schools, pre-K, and childcare, makes a … [Read more...] about Reichlin-Melnick Reports on Big Budget Wins for Local Communities