By Legislator Alden H. Wolfe (D – Montebello) Chairman Rockland County Legislature The people spoke, and we listened. For the first time since 2007, Rockland County taxpayers will see a drop in the amount they pay for County property taxes, thanks to the 2017 budget that was approved by the County Legislature. This budget […]
PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) was joined by seniors to announce a newly-enacted law that gives seniors and consumers the tools to fight aggressive telemarketers. S.6809, co-sponsored by Senator Carlucci, requires telemarketers to display their accurate name and phone number. Telemarketers block their information to make it difficult for consumers to report their name […]
BY DR. LOU ALPERT In last week’s Ombudsman Column, “Rebuilding Our Crumbling Tunnels”, we discussed the vital need for improving the rail transportation links between New Jersey and New York City which would be essential to many of our rail commuters in Rockland County in their quest for a “single-seat-ride” right into Penn Station! Just […]
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY THE NY POST There’s going to be the same old “sheriff” in this town. Preet Bharara, The gungho federal prosecutor has agreed to “stay on” as Manhattan U.S. Attorney after President-elect Donald Trump offered him the gig during a meeting Wednesday afternoon at Trump Tower in Midtown. “We had a good meeting. I […]
Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R,C,I – East Fishkill) is praising Governor Cuomo for his decision to veto a bill that would have given the music and video game industries $50 million in corporate welfare. “Governor Cuomo deserves credit for his decision to veto this wasteful corporate welfare,” said Lalor. “Corporate welfare is a form of […]
Legislation Will Take Stock of Dangerous Rail Crossings, Improve Them PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew Cuomo this week signed a bill into law that will allow for a comprehensive review of the state’s rail crossings. The evaluation of these dangerous crossings is geared towards improving the safety of New Yorkers. The bill (S.3458/A.5235), sponsored by […]