ROCKLAND COUNTY (April 18, 2023) A well-maintained garden is a delight to behold, with vibrant colors, lush foliage, and thriving plants. But achieving and maintaining a healthy garden requires more than just regular watering and pruning. One often overlooked, yet crucial element in garden care is mulch. Mulch is a protective layer of material, typically made from organic or … [Read more...] about The Importance of Mulch in the Garden: A Key Element for Healthy Plants and Soil
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Harckham Bill to Ensure Special Services for Students Passes in Senate
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and his colleagues in the State Senate unanimously approved today his bill (S.3366) allowing students in individualized education plans to continue receiving their special education services. This bill is focused on students with unique needs and abilities who would have turned 21 years old during the 2022-2023 school year … [Read more...] about Harckham Bill to Ensure Special Services for Students Passes in Senate
Senator Gillibrand: Americans should age with dignity & prosperity: The country needs a five-point Master Plan on Aging
Not too long ago, a man named Jonathan in Westchester County reached out to my Senate office for help. A retired older adult on a fixed income, Jonathan was struggling to pay for his multiple medications. He told us that one of these medications — for his leukemia — was no longer covered by Medicare because the price had increased to $2,700 a month. Stories like this are far … [Read more...] about Senator Gillibrand: Americans should age with dignity & prosperity: The country needs a five-point Master Plan on Aging
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction is beginning on a $26.7 million project to rehabilitate a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 390 in Livingston County
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction is beginning on a $26.7 million project to rehabilitate a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 390, between Exit 8 in the Town of Geneseo and Exit 10 in the Town of Avon, both in Livingston County. The project will improve travel conditions and enhance safety along a vital artery in the Finger Lakes Region. Additionally, new … [Read more...] about Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction is beginning on a $26.7 million project to rehabilitate a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 390 in Livingston County
Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion announce tentative contract agreement With PBA, providing fair wage increases for first time in six years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion announced a tentative contract agreement with the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) that will offer pay increases for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers for the first time in six years. The eight-year agreement — which is retroactive to 2017 and would … [Read more...] about Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion announce tentative contract agreement With PBA, providing fair wage increases for first time in six years