Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III (D-Cohoes) joined local officials and representatives from the New York State Conference of Mayors on Thursday to announce the signing of their code enforcement legislation (S1633/A3028) into law. When faced with having to demolish distressed structures, local governments have previously … [Read more...] about Skoufis and McDonald Code Enforcement Legislation to Alleviate Red Tape & Reduce Blight Signed Into Law
New York State
Skoufis Comments on DEC’s Danskammer Determination
“The Department of Environmental Conservation’s determination that Danskammer is in violation of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is not surprising, given Commissioner Seggos’ previous remarks about the project. “As I’ve consistently stated, the law is the law: any new project must comply with the state’s new climate standards. If a project is … [Read more...] about Skoufis Comments on DEC’s Danskammer Determination
Skoufis, Oak Tree Residents Call on Landlord to Drop Looming Eviction Plan
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) stood with residents of Garnerville’s Oak Tree Apartments to demand the property’s landlord, Alexander Property Holdings, drop their plan to evict all tenants by the end of November. Alexander Property Holdings plans to demolish the existing bungalows and apartment buildings and rebuild the complex. In a letter issued at the end … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Oak Tree Residents Call on Landlord to Drop Looming Eviction Plan
Statement from Rockland County Executive Ed Day on the parole of David Gilbert
Today’s ruling by the New York State Parole Board is a cruel and unjust slap in the face to the families of Sergeant Edward O'Grady, Officer Waverly "Chipper" Brown and Brinks guard Peter Paige as well as the people of Rockland County. Especially given the fact that only days ago Rockland held our annual ceremony commemorating the lives of those that David Gilbert was convicted … [Read more...] about Statement from Rockland County Executive Ed Day on the parole of David Gilbert
State Senators James Skoufis and Andrew Gounardes Visited Helen Hayes Hospital in Rockland County as part of Civil Service Tour
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) hosted Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn), Chair of the Committee on Civil Service and Pensions, on October 25th as part of Gounardes’ Statewide Civil Service Tour for a tour of Helen Hayes Hospital. Helen Hayes is the only state-run rehab hospital in the entire state. The Senators met with hospital administrators, nurses and other … [Read more...] about State Senators James Skoufis and Andrew Gounardes Visited Helen Hayes Hospital in Rockland County as part of Civil Service Tour