PRESS RELEASE ALBANY, N.Y. – The College Democrats of New York (CDNY) took to the Capitol on Tuesday in an effort to lobby members of the New York State Legislature to pass the Tuition-Free NY bill, a proposal which would give New York students free tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools conditional on their completion […]
Sparaco joins Democrats to propose energy tax repeal that Day says is coming too soon BY BILL DEMAREST NEW CITY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day says he too would like to get rid of the 4 percent tax imposed on Orange and Rockland Utilities customers’ bills in 2012, but he contends the county’s efforts […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN The Communication Workers of America Locals 1107 (Rockland) and 1103 (Westchester) have joined a growing number of other unions, consumer organizations, media watchdogs and politicians on both sides of the aisle in opposing a controversial trade agreement, as well as the fast track legislation necessary for its passage without Congressional debate or […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN At last Tuesday’s Board meeting, Stony Point Councilman Tom Basile presented an addendum to his previously proposed resolution which would provide certain town fee reductions to volunteer emergency services personnel in recognition of their contributions. The resolution had been put over from the February 25 meeting to allow for consultation with Department […]
Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) said: “Today, I voted no on all four of the Regents brought before us by the Assembly. With the overwhelming concerns that have been raised with regard to the Common Core roll-out and its impact on students, parents, teachers and school districts, I felt it was necessary to send a […]
Press Release from Zebrowski On Tuesday, the State Legislature replaced a sitting regent for the first time in several decades as legislators continue to push for changes to the implementation of the common core standards. For decades, Members of the Board of Regents have been re-elected without major opposition. Â This year, a coalition of Assembly […]