Reports this week said the FBI is taking a look at the Cuomo administration’s method of hiring and paying employees. Specifically, federal investigators are interested in Cuomo alleged practice of paying executive branch employees through other state agencies, rather than through the Executive Chamber in which they work. This kind of accounting practice could be […]
Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is reminding pistol permit holders that the deadline to recertify their pistol permits is January 31, 2018 per new state regulations. If your pistol permit was issued before January 15, 2013, you must recertify your permit before January 31, 2018. If your permit was issued on or prior January 15, 2013, the […]
Fourth County Legislature to pass a resolution in support of universal health care at state level What’s proven to be a minefield at the federal level is now being pushed in the New York statehouse. Universal health care is on the agenda of many state lawmakers and Rockland County officials appear to be on board, […]
PRESS RELEASE State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) called on Governor Andrew Cuomo last week to sign their code enforcement integrity bill S1642/A1310. This bill would allow the NY Secretary of State to revoke the certificates of code enforcement officers on grounds of misconduct following a hearing. Although the Department of […]
BY JOE KUHN The Rockland County Legislature convened last Tuesday to review the county’s Capital Project Budget for the fiscal year 2018 and approve the purchase of supplies and materials necessary for the operations of various government departments. The meeting began quickly as the Legislature breezed through a number of smaller budgetary matters including the […]
Skoufis sets out against zombie poles Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) has launched an effort to wipe zombies from our midst; zombie utility poles that is. Referring to poles no longer in use, the zombies are eyesores and can become dangerous if their conditions degrade, Skoufis said. The lawmaker wants public utilities to get out and […]