By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I sent a letter today to New York State Senator John Flanagan. In it, I expressed my extreme disappointment with his recent comments regarding the East Ramapo Central School District. Both Senator Flanagan and his colleague, Senator Carl Marcellino, have publicly opposed a monitor with veto power for the […]
In the wake of the FBI raids in the Town on Ramapo this week aimed at yeshivas who allegedly misused federal grant monies, the community with awash in reaction and opinion. Local political candidate, activist and publisher of the Rockland Voice offered his two cents, putting the lack of high profile collars in perspective to […]
Protecting Public Safety And Taxpayer Dollars BY LEGISLATOR TONY EARL (D-Spring Valley. Majority Leader) We are all aware, now more than ever, of the incredible responsibility elected officials have to safeguard taxpayer money. Sadly, in Rockland County government, there are those who believe that they can disregard the fundamental principle of transparency when handling the public […]
Legislation seeks to protect firefighters and emergency responders from unseen, illegal housing renovations PRESS RELEASE The Senate passed legislation this week that would let towns, villages and cities roll unpaid fines into an offender’s annual taxes. This bill would allow unpaid housing code violation penalties that have remained unpaid for one year to be added to the […]
When asked whether he is running for New York State senator this year in incumbent Senator Bill Larkin’s district, which includes Stony Point and parts of Haverstraw, Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) replied, “I’m seriously considering a run and will make an announcement about my plans for this November when I’m ready. In the meantime, I’m […]
LEGISLATIVE PRESS RELEASE Following Small Business Advocacy Day in Albany, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is touting his support for local employers and pledging his continued advocacy throughout budget negotiations. Brabenec prides himself on fighting to cut the burdensome red tape, regulations and taxes that hinder job creation and force companies out of New York State. […]