A Message Regarding the 2016 NY17 Congressional Race

In 2014, Chris Day came closer than anyone has since 1992 to beating Congresswoman Nita Lowey in the 17th District of New York, garnering 44 percent of the vote. He has prepared a video statement regarding the 2016 Congressional race, which is available at this link. A transcript of his statement follows: “Since our historically […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Exercise Your Right

  By Rockland County Executive Ed Day This Tuesday, November 3, thousands of eligible Rockland County voters will abdicate their civic responsibility and fail to exercise their right to vote. Even though this right is one of the most distinctive characteristics of our American society, voter turnout in national elections has fallen below 65 percent. […]

Sheriff candidate Richard Vasquez addresses suspension from duties as Woodbury police chief; calls it political retribution

  VASQUEZ PRESS RELEASE: The following statement is in response to the deplorable actions of retribution by Woodbury Supervisor Ralph Caruso in connection with Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco in an attempt to smear Chief Richard Vasquez two weeks before the election. It is clear that the actions by Supervisor Caruso and the Woodbury Town Board […]

Vasquez suspended from Woodbury job; no word yet on impact on Rockland Sheriff’s race

FROM MIDHUDSONNEWS.COM HIGHLAND MILLS – Town of Woodbury Police Chief Richard Vasquez has been suspended from the job for 30 days, sources told MidHudsonNews.com. Town Supervisor Ralph Caruso would not comment on the matter, but referred questions to the town labor attorneys. Vasquez did not return a call for comment Monday night. Vasquez is running […]

Senator Carlucci joins Governor Cuomo and Vice President Al Gore to Announce Agreement on Climate Change

Senator Carlucci joins Governor Cuomo and Vice President Al Gore to Announce Agreement on Climate Change

PRESS RELEASE Senator David Carlucci joined New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, former Vice President Al Gore, Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and fellow legislators at Columbia University on October 8 to announce that New York State will sign on to the Under 2 MOU, an agreement between states, provinces and municipal governments around the […]