Lowey: First Federal Guidelines for Food Allergies in Schools Will Protect Hudson Valley Students

Lowey: “With the number of children with food allergies so high and the risks so great, it was time for our federal government to act.” PRESS RELEASE FROM NITA LOWEY Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, hailed new guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control on how schools […]

Statement from New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc.

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is pleased that the State Police are suspending the background check and recordkeeping requirements for ammunition purchases. Had the state legislature bothered to research the issue and allowed time for public comment instead of ramming the SAFE Act though in the middle of the night when nobody […]

New York Court System Publishes Online Voter Guide to Judicial Candidates

NEW YORK – For the 2013 general election, the New York State Unified Court System has published a nonpartisan online voter guide for the public with information about candidates for elective judicial office. For candidates who have chosen to participate, the guide contains biographical information provided by the candidate such as current occupation, educational and […]

Day outlines campaign platform for final two weeks of election

By Michael Riconda Piermont – County Executive candidate Ed Day held a press conference at Kane Park in Piermont on October 17 to present a plan which he claims will help lift Rockland out from its fiscal hole. The ten-pointed plan seeks primarily to restructure county government and improve the way business is conducted. “The […]

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Endorses David Fried for Rockland County Executive

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Endorses David Fried for Rockland County Executive

United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Saturday announced her endorsement of Democrat David Fried for Rockland County Executive. “David Fried is a dedicated public servant,” said Senator Gillibrand. “His experience as a judge shows he has the integrity to make the tough decisions to tackle Rockland’s fiscal crisis. I’m proud to join my friends, Congresswoman […]