With the school year starting this week, Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) is pushing Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to establish a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities. Co-sponsored by Chris Eachus (D, Newburgh), the legislation has passed the Senate and Assembly. Skoufis, Eachus, and local educators announced the bill’s passage […]
As we observe Suicide Prevention Month this September, we are reminded of the tragic reality that suicide affects countless families, friends, and neighbors each year. One life lost this way is already too many and here in Rockland County 20 individuals took their own lives in 2023 alone. My administration is committed to raising awareness, […]
During the evening hours of August 28, a Spring Valley Police Officer while en route to an unrelated call for service, observed a vehicle completely stopped in the westbound lane of Rt. 59 just west of the New Clarkstown Rd. intersection, with no vehicles in front of it. The officer quickly discovered that the operator, […]
The Mets Have A Leader… In Lindor When the Mets acquired Francisco Lindor in January of 2021 from the Cleveland Indians, it was a trade full of fanfare and expectations. Lindor was the face of the franchise for the Cleveland franchise, he was the first big move of the Steve Cohen era and there’s not […]
School Bus Safety 101 Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, signaling the unofficial end of summer and the re- opening of our local schools. On the morning of Tuesday, September 3rd, students will be loading up their backpacks and heading off to start a new scholastic year. And with the imminent return of school buses […]
Ramapo Police Department is currently investigating a “Roofer Scam,” where a person(s) claiming to be professional roofers knocked on the homeowner’s door to notify the owner about damage to their roof. They offered their services at a reduced cost and then began work. After the work was started, they drastically raised the price of repairs […]