Kiryas Joel annexation oversight bill awaiting governor’s signature

A bill which would introduce greater oversight to a proposed expansion of the Village of Kiryas Joel in Orange County passed both houses of the State Legislature Tuesday and awaits a signature from Governor Andrew Cuomo. The annexation process, a highly-controversial effort to expand the predominantly Orthodox Jewish municipality which has been criticized as rushed […]

Majority of Legislature Disapproves of Sheriff Campaign Video

The Rockland County Legislature passed a resolution at the Tuesday evening meeting to express agreement with the condemnation by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of an on-line video in support of the campaign of Richard Vasquez for Rockland County Sheriff. Critics believe the video inappropriately suggests Rockland’s Orthodox Jewish community is responsible for illegal and unsafe […]

Zebrowski to Address Congers Civic Meeting

New York State Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, Jr. will address the quarterly meeting of the Congers Civic Association tonight (Thursday, June 11) to bring local residents up to date on a variety of controversial local, county and state issues that are currently facing the state Legislature in Albany. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. in […]

The County Executive’s Corner: A Game Changer

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Just last week, I was honored to stand with District Attorney Thomas Zugibe and Rockland BOCES District Superintendent Mary Jean Marsico to launch the Rockland County Partnership For Safe Youth, a new initiative designed to enhance the effectiveness of services for local at-risk youth and their families. As part […]

Senator Carlucci and Advocates Call for Passage of ABLE Act

PRESS RELEASE Senator David Carlucci (D – Rockland/Westchester), along with advocates and supporters, hosted a press conference this week calling for the passage of the ABLE Act. Senator Carlucci is the sponsor of S4472, legislation that creates the New York ABLE ACT, which will allow people with disabilities and their families the opportunity to create […]