April is Donate Life Month, and the New York State DMV is urging New Yorkers who have not already done so to register as potential organ donors. In 2024, more than 50 percent of eligible New Yorkers had registered to become organ and tissue donors through New York’s Donate Life Registry. It was the first […]
CentralSquare Technologies, a provider of public sector software, recently announced the winners of its 2026 ENGAGE Awards at its annual ENGAGE usercommunity conference, held in Washington, D.C. The awards recognize public sector organizations and leaders for innovation, service, and meaningful impact on the communities they serve. This year’s honorees included one hometown hero, Chief of […]
In a world as divided as ever, it’s wonderful to be reminded that people across all continents, ethnicities, races, and religions still have so much in common. This time of year, all three major monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam celebrate foundational holidays. Even though there are obviously significant differences between these faiths, many of […]
Average gasoline prices in New York have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,118 stations in New York. Prices in New York are 92.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 83.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The […]
Average gasoline prices in New York have risen 24.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,118 stations in New York. Prices in New York are 84.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 76.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The […]
Gasoline Sales Tax Cap Effective June 2026 Until March 2027 Rockland County government leaders have approved a measure to ease the burden of rising fuel costs by capping the amount of sales tax collected on gasoline. According to AAA, the average price of gasoline in Rockland County is approaching $4 per gallon. Under the measure, […]