News From Governor Hochul Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on the Passage of The America COMPETES Act Governor Hochul Announces Acceptance of Puerto Rico's COVID-19 Vacu ID Pass Through the Excelsior Pass Platform for Business Entry in New York State Represents Compatibility Between the State's Excelsior Pass Scanner Application and Puerto Rico's VACU ID Pass and … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
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Senators Skoufis and Martucci Host Bipartisan Budget Forum
Senators James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Mike Martucci (R,C-Hudson Valley/Catskills) gathered municipal, non-profit, and community leaders together for a virtual budget forum on February 4 to assess local funding needs ahead of statewide budget negotiations. The two legislators heard testimony from advocates in the disability/homecare space, union leaders, library … [Read more...] about Senators Skoufis and Martucci Host Bipartisan Budget Forum
Skoufis Bill Establishing State Disability Rights Office Signed Into Law
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that his bill to establish an agency to function as an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities across the state has been signed into law. The legislation, S1836, levels the playing field for millions of New Yorkers, ensuring they receive the services and support they need to exercise their full rights as … [Read more...] about Skoufis Bill Establishing State Disability Rights Office Signed Into Law
Notice of Comment Period
Topic: Proposed Transportation Improvement Program Amendments Period: February 2, 2022 through February 11, 2022 The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) announces a public comment period for proposed amendments to the Federal Fiscal Years 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period begins onWednesday February 2, 2022 … [Read more...] about Notice of Comment Period
Senator Skoufis Inducts Haverstraw Local George Wargo, Sr. Into Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently honored PFC George Wargo, Sr.--a lifelong Haverstraw resident, US Army veteran, and dedicated community servant–as he was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame program was created to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have distinguished … [Read more...] about Senator Skoufis Inducts Haverstraw Local George Wargo, Sr. Into Veterans’ Hall of Fame