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Reichlin-Melnick & Zebrowski’s Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer First Responders Bill Becomes Law
New law allows any local government to provide a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced that volunteer first responders have an extra reason to celebrate this holiday season as Governor Kathy Hochul has now signed the bill these Rockland legislators authored (S9131/A10155)…
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100+ Attend Community Human Rights Breakfast
Attendees included non-profits, religious leaders, & local leaders New City, NY – On Friday, County Executive Ed Day and County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe held the first-ever Rockland County Community Human Rights Breakfast at the Fire Training Center in Pomona. “The truth is that so much more unites us than divides us,” said County Executive Ed…
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Skoufis to Intro Bill to Curb Excessive SUNY Compensation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced he will introduce legislation aimed at curbing excessive compensation packages for State University of New York (SUNY) leadership. The move follows this week’s appointment of SUNY Chancellor John King, who will receive $750,000 annually, a paid residence in Albany, an additional New York City housing stipend, a monthly travel…
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Six arrested for falsifying business records, official misconduct, petit larceny
New City, NY – Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III announces the arrest of 6 individuals for falsifying business records, official misconduct, and petit larceny. The arrests stemmed from a six-week investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Office, after receiving a complaint regarding misconduct by employees of the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources. The 6 individuals…
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Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
News from Gov. Hochul More Than $68 Million Awarded in Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative – Read more here Up-To-$200 Million “Fast NY” Grant Program to Attract Key Industries to Shovel-Ready Sites Across The State Now Accepting Letters of Intent – Read more here Over $31 Million to More Than 1,000 Organizations to Expand and…
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Harckham and Environmental Advocates Urge Gov. Hochul to Enact Vital Water Protection Legislation
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and representatives from a number of important environmental groups held a press conference in the New York State Capitol today urging Governor Hochul to enact vital legislation that protects streams and drinking water throughout the state. Gathered in front of the Million Dollar Staircase inside the Capitol…