Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) has introduced legislation (S.2774) that would allow local school districts and governments to collect property taxes from private corporations that occupy tax-exempt federal or state land like West Point. Doing so would offset some of the tax burden on all other duly-paying property owners in the community, including small businesses, … [Read more...] about Skoufis Bill Would Level Playing Field for Businesses, Lower Community Property Taxes
Skoufis Bill Would Level Playing Field for Businesses, Lower Community Property Taxes
Update On Spring Valley Fatal Fire
Office of Buildings & Codes Cites Numerous Violations In Neighboring Properties New City, NY – On Monday the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) inspected 120 and 122 S. Lake Street in the Village of Spring Valley owned by Jacob Jeremias, who also owns 118 S. Lake Street the site of Saturday’s fatal fire. On Saturday March 4, 2023, a fire broke out at 118 … [Read more...] about Update On Spring Valley Fatal Fire
WEBER APPOINTED TO ANTISEMITISM WORKING GROUP
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
New Local Laws 1, 2, and 3
Attached below are the newly enacted Local Laws 1, 2, and 3 of 2023. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Village Law and Municipal Home Rule Law, and after a public hearing duly noticed and held in accordance with said laws, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Upper Nyack (the “Village”), on February 16, 2023 adopted Local Law … [Read more...] about New Local Laws 1, 2, and 3
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Get The Facts and Get Screened! NEW CITY, NY, - During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents that the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for people at average risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is cancer … [Read more...] about March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
