Statement of Tri-State Transportation Campaign Executive Director Veronica Vanterpool on the report of New York State’s federal loan application moving forward: “New York State’s taxpayers will be paying more money in taxes and tolls for a Tappan Zee Bridge that does little to reduce traffic congestion, improve transit or strengthen the Hudson Valley economy in the […]
New entry into the county executive race Vladimir Leon (D-Spring Valley), expressed to the Rockland County Times that he does not appreciate being termed a “man off the street” candidate, as he was in the Timelines section of the paper’s March 7 edition. Leon said he’s very serious about his campaign and is putting together a political […]
“January marked the 17th consecutive month that the state has added private sector jobs – the longest streak since the State Labor Department first started tracking this statistic. When compared to the 166,000 jobs added across the country during the same month, nearly one out of every five jobs added in the nation were created […]
On Monday, March 11, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY-17) will host her annual Financial Aid Forum to provide local students and families information on opportunities for college financial aid. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at Nyack High School, will also feature representatives from the U.S. Department of Education, New York […]
This is why they overtax us: East side access project 10 years late and $4.4 billion over budget PRESS RELEASE FROM COMPTROLLER DiNAPOLI’S OFFICE The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) East Side Access project, which will bring Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, is expected to cost nearly […]
PHOTOS BY MIKE GRIES The movement to overturn Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “NY SAFE Act” continues to grow. Over 10,000 pro-gunners showed up at an Albany rally last Thursday and several more counties passed resolutions seeking repeal of the bill. When all is said and done about 50 out 62 counties will have passed similar resolutions. […]