After months of speculation, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has decided against running for governor and instead, will seek re-election to Congress in 2026. Lawler’s announcement Wednesday morning came minutes after House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued a statement saying in part, “Mike Lawler is a great, effective, and hardworking Representative for New York’s 17th […]
The regulations surrounding cryptocurrency in the U.S. have been a widely discussed topic ever since digital currencies started gaining mainstream attention. Now, New York Attorney General Letitia James has called for stronger federal crypto regulations, emphasizing the need for better protection for investors. This marks her next move after leading a series of high-profile enforcement […]
As the New York State Senate considers the fate of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (S2297/A3647) another local leader in Rockland has joined calls to reject the proposal which would require municipalities to allow the construction of residential buildings on parcels of land owned by a religious corporation. In a statement shared with the RCT […]
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting Republican Michael Lawler of New York’s 17th district in the mid-term election of 2026. The DCCC says Lawler’s addition to the Democrats’ Districts in Play signal their readiness to reclaim the House majority by focusing on this key New York seat. The Democratic committee said Lawler’s addition to […]
Most financial experts agree that the U.S. economy has experienced a significant pull in two primary directions over the last few months. On one side, shifts in trade policies, tariffs, and ongoing global conflicts are driving uncertainty. Conversely, rapid technological advancements are redefining the rules of finance, trade, and labor. Additionally, financial markets are evolving […]
Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, found the sold-out crowd get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17 th ). The unruly group–apparently waved into the hotel from a window inside the […]