Carlucci hosts identity theft forum

Carlucci hosts identity theft forum

BY CAITLIN FISH Senator David Carlucci hosted an identity theft forum at the New City Public Library on Wednesday Jan. 10 to answer questions and to inform citizens on ways to protect themselves from scams and identity fraud.  Senator Carlucci was joined by a panel of three experts on identity fraud. Assistant Attorney General Sandra […]

American Lung Association Disappointed in Cuts to Anti-Tobacco Funding in Proposed State Budget

American Lung Association Disappointed in Cuts to Anti-Tobacco Funding in Proposed State Budget

The American Lung Association is disappointed in Governor Cuomo’s proposal to consolidate public health programs, and is deeply concerned that the State’s Asthma Program is among 30 public health programs to receive a 20 percent funding cut. Asthma is an epidemic in New York, affecting over 1.5 million adults and almost 428,000 children.  Despite being […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Clarkstown is Open for Business

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Clarkstown is Open for Business

By Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann Clarkstown is home to a diverse range of businesses and is positioned well in many ways as a desirable location to grow or start a business in the metropolitan area.  We are truly the economic center of Rockland County.  People from all over the region flock to our retail centers at […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S CORNER: Expecting School Safety

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S CORNER: Expecting School Safety

By: Rockland County Executive Ed Day When my children were little, I would put them on the bus in the morning with every expectation that they would be safe and cared for in school. Safe from physical hazards, safe from dangerous conditions, safe from fire, safe from anything that could hurt them. What parent wouldn’t have the […]

Carlucci: Protect the Next Generation from Tobacco Addiction

Carlucci: Protect the Next Generation from Tobacco Addiction

State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced new legislation to enact a tax on vapor products used in an electronic cigarette or other similar device. New York State does not currently tax the liquids used in e-cigarette devices. “Not only will this tax help stunt the growth of e-cigarette use it will also help us protect […]

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