Lawler reintroduces SALT Fairness and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act

This week, Congressman Mike Lawler announced the reintroduction of the SALT Fairness and Marriage Penalty Elimination Act in the 119th Congress, reaffirming his commitment to easing the financial burdens of the hard-working people of the Lower Hudson Valley. The legislation would increase the SALT deduction cap to $100,000 for single filers and $200,000 for married […]

First responders rally for downed medic, seek public’s help

First responders rally for downed medic, seek public’s help

The EMS community and first responders of all sectors are uniting to help a medic with a serious health issue, and are asking for the public’s support.  Thirty-one year EMS professional Brandon Smith, 46, a paramedic residing in Pomona, in Rockland County, was found unresponsive on January 2, 2025, after suffering a brain aneurysm. After […]

Congestion pricing takes effect

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which has been criticized by commuters and politicians on both sides of the aisle, began on Sunday January 5.  Drivers entering lower Manhattan south of 60th Street now must pay a $9 tax to enter daily. New York’s E-ZPass system, through which the state electronically bills commuters traveling on toll […]

January is National Blood Donor Month

County Executive Ed Day has declared January as National Blood Donor Month. To commemorate the occasion, County Executive Day presented the New York Blood Center with a proclamation in honor of their dedication to a steady supply of blood donations for those in need. “Blood donation is the greatest gift anyone can give as it […]

County Condemns Matzilei Aish Petition

In a statement shared with the RCT, County Executive Ed Day bluntly spoke out against a petition being circulated around Rockland in support of an amateur fire company, which his administration claims is exacerbating local emergencies.  “In emergencies, every second counts, and delays or errors caused by unqualified responders can mean the difference between life […]