PRESS RELEASE I am proud that the Assembly’s 2017-18 budget proposal, which includes an increase of $1.8 billion in funding for public schools, continues the Assembly Majority’s longstanding dedication to ensuring that each and every student gets the sound, basic education that is their right and that our state constitution guarantees them. The Assembly’s budget […]
PRESS RELEASE ESAAL A number of New York’s adult care facilities (ACFs), commonly known as assisted living residences, may face closure if the state fails to authorize an increase in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rate, a state advocacy group claims. Up to 12,000 seniors can face an uncertain future if the SSI does not see […]
Officials tell residents they should gather evidence of aggressive behavior BY KATHY KAHN An overflow crowd had Haverstraw’s town hall bursting at the seams on Tuesday evening, March 13. Over 200 homeowners came to voice their concerns about the proliferation of unwanted solicitations in their mail and by phone, as well as Realtors knocking at […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Drama and accusations of favoritism and bizarre behavior continue to percolate amongst officials in the Village of Pomona as the village election approaches next week. Though Mayor Brett Yagel is on the receiving end of most accusations, he has managed to keep a strong board majority and win most political battles throughout […]
A Legislative Column by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) As we delve deeper into budget negotiations here in Albany and approach the April 1 deadline, there are many questions still to be answered. All that seems to be talked about is giving away free college on the backs of our taxpayers and allowing 16- and 17-year-old murderers and […]
Senator Bill Larkin (R,C, I-39th District) cast his aye vote today on the Senate’s 2017-18 Budget Resolution. Senator Larkin advocated for many issues that could have a profound impact on the Hudson Valley concerning veteran’s services, clean water, property taxes and more. “The Senate’s budget resolution is a responsible and fiscally disciplined spending plan that will […]