Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester), and Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) gathered outside the offices of Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) on Friday to demand the company immediately rescind its proposed rate hikes currently being considered by the Public Service Commission (PSC). O&R is seeking … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Legislators Pressure O&R to Abandon Rate Hike Proposal
New York State
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Announces Plan to Relieve Pain at the Pump
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) spoke at a local gas station about the need for the state to take action to give drivers relief from high gas prices. The senator laid out the two steps he proposes for New York State should take to make a difference. In addition to suspending the state’s gas sales tax which is … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Announces Plan to Relieve Pain at the Pump
Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
News From Governor Hochul Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Application Portal for Hemp Farmers Seeking a License to Grow Adult-Use Cannabis First Licensing Opportunity for New York Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Advances Governor’s Seeding Opportunity Initiative Positions New York Farmers as First to Grow Adult-Use Cannabis in New York Governor Hochul Announces … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Mid-Hudson Senators and the Public Utility Law Project Alert Residents About Their Utility Rights
On Thursday, the New York State Senate Mid-Hudson Valley delegation, including Senators Elijah-Reichlin-Melnick (D-38), James Skoufis (D39), Pete Harckham (D-40) and Michelle Hinchey (D-46), and the Public Utility Law Project of New York (“PULP”), held a free virtual information session to educate residents about their utility rights. This is of particular importance during the … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Senators and the Public Utility Law Project Alert Residents About Their Utility Rights
Skoufis Touts Hudson Valley Wins in Senate’s Budget Plan
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) lauded numerous provisions spelled out in the State Senate’s one-house budget, released Sunday, which would directly impact local communities. From historic levels of school funding and much-needed tax relief for middle-class families to parkland improvements and immediate relief for struggling community pharmacies, Skoufis championed a … [Read more...] about Skoufis Touts Hudson Valley Wins in Senate’s Budget Plan