NYACK, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick stood with environmental advocates on Thursday at Nyack Beach State Park to announce new legislation that would ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles in New York State Parks managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The legislation is supported by the Sierra Club, the New York League of … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and AM Patricia Fahy introduce legislation to ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles in NYS Parks
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Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick celebrates LGBTQ+ history month with a huge boost for Rockland Pride Center
NEW CITY, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presented the Rockland Pride Center with a check for $50,000 from the state budget Wednesday afternoon to support the center’s youth programs. A small ceremony was held at the center to celebrate the impact the funds will have on supporting Rockland’s LGBTQ+ youth. The ceremony also acknowledged and celebrated LGBTQ+ history month … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick celebrates LGBTQ+ history month with a huge boost for Rockland Pride Center
Opposing the Assembly’s “one-size-fits-all” Accessory Dwelling Legislation
The Upper Nyack Village Board joins Assemblyman Zebrowski, Senator Reichlin-Melnick, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, and Rockland County Executive Ed Day in opposing Assembly Bill 4854 regarding residential Accessory Dwelling Units.This legislation as proposed is a violation of Home Rule under the New York State Constitution. Home Rule provides that all zoning is … [Read more...] about Opposing the Assembly’s “one-size-fits-all” Accessory Dwelling Legislation
Skoufis Tours Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks;Continues Push for Sebago Beach Reopening
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Senator José Serrano, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation; Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development; leadership from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation; and the Palisades Parks Conservancy for a … [Read more...] about Skoufis Tours Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks;Continues Push for Sebago Beach Reopening
Be on the lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a new invasive insect that has made its way to Orangeburg, Blauvelt State Park, and other places in Rockland County. This pest can greatly impact quality of life by making home outdoor spaces and other wooded areas a sticky mess. They also damage apple, grape and hops crops, which could have a severe negative … [Read more...] about Be on the lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly