PRESS RELEASE ALBANY – Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef joined fellow county executives from across New York State in Albany this week for the New York State Association of Counties’ (NYSAC) Legislative Conference. “During a time when heated political divisiveness often makes headlines, the NYSAC conference is an opportunity for county leaders from diverse […]
Press Release Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt (R,I,C-Greenwood Lake) last week announced her online petition to repeal the gun control laws enacted through the NY S.A.F.E. Act. “The Executive Budget proposes $36 million to create the database of lawful gun owners in our state – like many of my constituents, I believe there are a lot of […]
PRESS RELEASE Last year over $631,000 was returned in Earned Income Tax Credits in Rockland County. Needs are greater than ever, and again this year The United Way of Rockland County and AARP have teamed up to expand their outreach and help even more people receive the tax credits for which they are eligible. “The […]
NEW YORK – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 30-day extension for survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. The new registration deadline for Hurricane Sandy survivors in New York is Feb. 27. FEMA also approved a 14-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance […]
–PRESS RELEASE– Supervisor Alex Gromack and Chief of Police Michael Sullivan have announced a youth sponsored underage drinking initiative called “Only 2 Will Do.” The “Only 2 Will Do” program is intended to create awareness, legal compliance and partnership with local licensed retailers of alcoholic beverages to require 2 forms of ID in the sale […]