Working Group Will Travel around the State to Address Rise in Antisemitic Incidents Albany, NY – New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt announced the creation of an Anti-Semitism Working Group that will hold roundtables throughout the state to hear from stakeholders and make recommendations on ways to best address the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in New … [Read more...] about WEBER APPOINTED TO ANTISEMITISM WORKING GROUP
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Empire State Development Programs Offer Unprecedented Access to Capital for Loans, Equity and Technical Assistance for Small Businesses
More than $500 million in federal funding is now available to support the resurgence of small businesses across New York State through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act. Managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, including socially and economically … [Read more...] about Empire State Development Programs Offer Unprecedented Access to Capital for Loans, Equity and Technical Assistance for Small Businesses
County Executive Day, Congressman Lawler Highlight Local Immigration Impacts
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Congressman Mike Lawler shed light on local immigration impacts in schools, food pantries, housing, and social services in Rockland. Rockland County Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri was also present along with Juan Mena, Sloatsburg Food Pantry Board Member, Anita Dreichler, Rockland Community … [Read more...] about County Executive Day, Congressman Lawler Highlight Local Immigration Impacts
Weber Announces Legislation to Authorize Orangetown to Establish a Community Preservation Fund
Assemblyman John McGowan is carrying preservation bill in the New York State Assembly Orangetown, NY: New York State Senate Bill S4712, sponsored by Rockland Senator Bill Weber, authorizes the town of Orangetown to establish a community preservation fund. The fund will be authorized to accept gifts of land or funds. Interest accrued by monies deposited into the fund will … [Read more...] about Weber Announces Legislation to Authorize Orangetown to Establish a Community Preservation Fund
Harckham Proposes Creation of a Climate and Community Protection Fund
Broad commitment to ensuring Cap and Invest revenues are equitable and transparent, with a transition that is fair to labor Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that he has introduced new legislation to create a Climate and Community Protection Fund (CCPF) that will finance the work of implementing the climate, jobs, and justice provisions of … [Read more...] about Harckham Proposes Creation of a Climate and Community Protection Fund