Albany, NY – In a formal letter to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos, Senator James Skoufis, Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations & Government Operations, called for swift action to address longstanding permit issues at the CPV Valley Energy Center in Orange County. Senator Skoufis … [Read more...] about DEC to Act on CPV Valley Power Plant Permitting Delays
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RCC Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at Dominican University Tournament
Rockland County, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) student Noel Nyamewya was awarded the top speaker honor at Dominican University’s debate tournament held on Sunday, October 27. RCC and Dominican University fielded six pairs of debaters each, competing for both individual and team trophies based on win-loss records and speaker points. “It was an excellent showing,” … [Read more...] about RCC Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at Dominican University Tournament
Harckham: Reintroduce Bill Requiring Firearm Seizure in Domestic Violence Cases
Albany, NY – In response to a series of tragic domestic violence incidents, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Amy Paulin have announced plans to reintroduce legislation that would require police officers to temporarily seize firearms when responding to reports of family or domestic violence. This update would expand on the Safe Homes Act of 2020, … [Read more...] about Harckham: Reintroduce Bill Requiring Firearm Seizure in Domestic Violence Cases
Body of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Recovered from Palisades Cliffs After Intense Search
Original story at Daily Voice posted 11/9/2024 The body of a 19-year-old man from Edgewater was discovered at the base of a cliff near Rockefeller Lookout on the Palisades Interstate Parkway after an extensive search operation. The young man, reported missing by his family on Wednesday, November 6, was found deceased early Thursday morning, November 7. The search began … [Read more...] about Body of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Recovered from Palisades Cliffs After Intense Search
Communities Come Together for Memorial Ceremony Honoring Kevin Altidort at Nyack Memorial Park, This Saturday 3pm
Nyack, NY — The community is invited to gather Saturday 11/9 to honor and remember the life of Kevin Altidort, who touched the lives of so many with his kindness and spirit. The family of Kevin Altidort will host a special candlelight vigil and balloon release to celebrate his memory in a heartfelt tribute at Nyack Memorial Park. The ceremony is set to begin at 3:00 PM at … [Read more...] about Communities Come Together for Memorial Ceremony Honoring Kevin Altidort at Nyack Memorial Park, This Saturday 3pm