(SPARKILL, NY – February 17, 2022) – St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) recently hosted the New York State Senate Black Excellence and Leadership Ceremony in its newly renovated Romano Student Alumni Center, where Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick recognized the achievements and work of exceptional Black leaders within the local community. Black Excellence and … [Read more...] about New York State Black Excellence and Leadership Ceremony Held at St. Thomas Aquinas College
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Skoufis Introduces Legislation to Empower Cities to Crack Down on Negligent Landlords and Make Emergency Repairs
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) has introduced a new bill, S8146, that would create a pilot program allowing municipalities to perform emergency code enforcement repairs necessitated by landlord negligence. Costs of these repairs would be fronted by New York State, then levied against the landlord as a lien on their property tax bill and recouped by the state. … [Read more...] about Skoufis Introduces Legislation to Empower Cities to Crack Down on Negligent Landlords and Make Emergency Repairs
Wookie needs a home
Meet "Wookie" an absolutely darling Yorkie. He is approximately 7 years young and is a social little guy. If you are looking for a charming companion, look no further. He has been neutered, vaccinated and is heartworm negative. Interested? Email the Hudson Valley Humane Society at HVHSNY@optonline.net and an adoption application will be sent. No phone … [Read more...] about Wookie needs a home
County Executive Day Writes in Opposition to Permanent NYSDOH Public Health Regulations Related to Vaccinations and Face Masks
New City, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day wrote to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requesting that they refrain from making emergency public health regulations, which were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, permanent without fully consulting with the public (see Attachment 3). The New York State Department of Health seeks to require … [Read more...] about County Executive Day Writes in Opposition to Permanent NYSDOH Public Health Regulations Related to Vaccinations and Face Masks
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presents local business with Empire Award for community service
NYACK, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presented a New York State Senate Empire Award to Carl Cameau, owner of Hudson Spectacles in downtown Nyack, recognizing his contributions to the Rockland County community. Hudson Spectacles has made a tremendous impact in the community. In 2021, Cameau donated 240 eyeglass frames to survivors of the Evergreen Court Adult Home fire … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presents local business with Empire Award for community service