FROM COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released this week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed enforcement […]
PRESS RELEASE Senator David Carlucci (D – Rockland/Westchester) chartered a bus for almost 50 students from Rockland County to the New York State Capitol in Albany to host a Mock Session. Senator Carlucci’s Student Advisory Council prepared for the Mock Session by choosing bills to debate, on issues including paid family leave, banning flavored tobacco […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM JAMES SKOUFIS Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced he is introducing a package of legislation in the State Assembly that would provide additional oversight and scrutiny to the proposed Kiryas Joel annexation bids. The two bills would (1) ensure a more proper and thorough lead agency determination when disputes arise and (2) dramatically increase […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Like many other locations in Rockland, the County Legislature has become a battleground between supporters and opponents of a fiscal monitor who might soon wield influence over the East Ramapo School District. However, on Tuesday, supporters of the monitor scored two big wins when the legislature approved a pair […]
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE NEW CITY, NY — Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Rating Services today upgraded its long-term and underlying rating to “BBB” with a Positive Outlook from “BBB-” with a Stable Outlook on the County of Rockland’s general obligation debt. This is the first S&P rating upgrade for Rockland County since 2002 and the County’s […]
HOEHMANN PRESS RELEASE Clarkstown Councilman George Hoehmann, today, shocked the Clarkstown Political establishment announcing his candidacy for Clarkstown Supervisor. Hoehmann spoke to over 150 friends, family & supporters, delivering his message of new leadership, better results and unwavering integrity for Clarkstown. “Throughout my life, I have used the values instilled in me to work hard, […]