Liberty Counsel Statement Washington, DC – Liberty Counsel Action sent a letter to every member of the United States Senate urging a nay vote on cloture regarding the confirmation of Thomas Perez as Labor Secretary. “Thomas Perez is not fit to be Labor Secretary,” said Mat Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel Action. “Mr. Perez’s record […]
Governor signs law banning smoking near playgrounds Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator David Carlucci on July 12 which prohibits smoking on or near public playgrounds where children under twelve are present. “New York State must take the lead when it comes to promoting health and wellness, and I […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA Stony Point – While they are relatively low key events which do not usually draw large crowds, constituent hours for State Assemblyman James Skoufis (D – Stony Point) have served as a regular forum for Stony Point residents with questions and concerns on a range of issues since the Assemblyman’s election. According […]
Not only is Kahr Firearms Group fleeing Rockland County, NY to friendlier pastures in Pennsylvania, they are taking a major corporate expansion and the jobs that will produce with them. Earlier this month Kahr had cited the sudden enactment of the NY SAFE Act, without so much as debate and consideration of opposing points of […]
NYSED Commissioner Dr. John B. King, Jr. annuls lease of Hillcrest Elementary School to Congregation Yeshiva Avir Yakov of New Square New York State Education Commissioner King has upheld a petition filed by Robert Forrest in September of 2011 against the East Ramapo school district. Commissioner King annulled the lease of Hillcrest Elementary School to Congregation […]