Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul’s 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge included 16 participants who read a minimum of five books – and by doing so, likely helped avoid the “Summer Slide.” “Reading a good book is always beneficial, but education experts stress that reading books the during the summer helps students maintain and […]
With the school year starting this week, Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) is pushing Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to establish a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities. Co-sponsored by Chris Eachus (D, Newburgh), the legislation has passed the Senate and Assembly. Skoufis, Eachus, and local educators announced the bill’s passage […]
I’m thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for poets throughout our community! My administration is collaborating with the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR), announcing the search for the next Rockland County Poet Laureate. This program represents a fantastic collaboration between ACOR and our county, aimed at celebrating and promoting literary arts. The Poet Laureate will […]
Stop-arm cameras have been installed on nearly all school buses in Rockland County in time for the 2024 school year. County officials made the announcement on Tuesday. “These cameras will automatically record any vehicle that illegally passes a stopped school bus, capturing crucial evidence that will be used to enforce traffic laws and hold offenders […]
Improvements to HVAC, Electrical, Windows, Flooring Carry No Additional Taxpayer Burden On August 8, the Clarkstown Central School District (CCSD) Board of Education adopted a resolution to present a $110 million bond proposal to the greater Clarkstown community for a vote on October 8, 2024. The proposed bond is tax-neutral, meaning the District would […]
On July 29th, Senator Bill Weber (NY-38) hosted a meeting at Rockland Community College to discuss the highly contested Foundation Aid Formula. School Superintendents, Board of Education members, Assemblymen and community members alike attended in an effort to learn more about this formula which determines funds received by New York’s public schools and suggest methods to […]