In response to Donald Trump’s controversial response to the white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, in which he denounced the actions of “both sides,” eight members resigned from the American Manufacturing Council in two days. A ninth member resigned after Trump tweeted boasting that he could replace any CEO that resigned, and referred to the CEOs […]
Falciglia: Contributions Should Come From Company Profits, Not Individuals’ Pockets New City, NY (Aug. 4, 2017) – Political donations should occur in the light of day – and that demands changing state law, a move the Rockland County Legislature is calling for after voting 14-0 Wednesday to require that political donations come only from an ongoing […]
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said on Sunday that he received treatment for his addiction to alcohol. “I recognized that alcohol was becoming a crutch to deal with pressure I was under related to my responsibilities as Majority Leader of the New York State Senate,” Flanagan said to the New York Post. “Therefore, I proactively took control […]
The Trump Administration is planning on taking a stricter stance on U.S. trade laws which impact China. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s disappointment with how China has handled North Korea and its nuclear missile program. However, this policy specifically deals with complaints from U.S. businesses, not North Korea’s nuclear missile program. “The U.S. is […]
More than 400,000 New Yorkers with disabilities will now have the opportunity to save money for their health-care needs PRESS RELEASE More than 400,000 New Yorkers with disabilities will now have the opportunity to create a tax-exempt savings account for their health-care needs as a result of the “ABLE Act” taking effect. Modeled after the federal […]
BY MELISSA LAMONTANARO Rockland County’s motion to dismiss a complaint filed against itself and Sheriff Louis Falco alleging politically retaliatation against corrections officers for publicly supporting Falco’s opponent Richard Vazquez in the 2015 Rockland County Sherriff’s election, was denied by the United States District Court, Southern Distict of New York on July 27, 2017. Plaintiffs John […]