Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced the creation of a monitor within the State Inspector General’s office to provide enhanced oversight of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OC IDA). The new monitor, negotiated by Skoufis as part of this year’s state budget, will be empowered to overrule the OC IDA’s tax break packages if they do not sufficiently … [Read more...] about Senator Skoufis Establishes State Monitor for Orange County IDA
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New York Lawmakers Skoufis and Eachus Celebrate 71st Annual West Point Day
WEST POINT, NY - State Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) celebrated the 71st annual West Point Day with cadets and leadership from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The annual legislative tradition commemorates the oldest continuously occupied Army post in the United States that played a vital role during the American … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Skoufis and Eachus Celebrate 71st Annual West Point Day
Senator Bill Weber Proposes Railroad Safety Legislation Following Rockland Fires
Senator Bill Weber (R,C, 38th) announced new legislation aimed at improving railroad safety in the aftermath of recent fires in Rockland County. The fires, which occurred along the CSX rail lines on Friday, April 14th, have heightened concerns about train safety and the transportation of hazardous materials. The proposed legislation, NY Senate Bill 6435, amends the … [Read more...] about Senator Bill Weber Proposes Railroad Safety Legislation Following Rockland Fires
Senator Bill Weber Meeting with CSX on Tuesday Regarding Rockland Fires
CSX legal department representatives reportedly visited affected homes, handed out business cards, and assured they will "take care of it" ROCKLAND, NY - New York State Senator Bill Weber from the 38th New York Senate District has spoken out about the recent brush fires that occurred in Stony Point, Haverstraw, Tompkins Cove, and Congers areas of Rockland County NY. In an … [Read more...] about Senator Bill Weber Meeting with CSX on Tuesday Regarding Rockland Fires
Master of Science in Cyber Security Scholarship
The NYCHCC is proud to partner with Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts andSciences and Fordham Center for Cybersecurity to provide a qualified Hispanic studentwith a Scholarship Award. See the attachment below for more information. … [Read more...] about Master of Science in Cyber Security Scholarship