Mourning Congressman Eliot Engel

Mourning Congressman Eliot Engel

The Rockland County Legislature mourns the passing of longtime Congressman Eliot Engel, who for a decade represented parts of Rockland County in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Engel earned a reputation as a strong advocate for his constituents, working to strengthen communities through his support of healthcare reform, consumer protections, and many other […]

Fix Hudson Link

Fix Hudson Link

The initial phases of the New Tappan Zee Bridge proposed a MetroNorth line running through the middle of the two spans connecting Rockland and Westchester Counties, and maybe even giving Rockland a direct route into NYC. By the time the bridge was completed in 2017, that initial proposed train had morphed into a bus service […]

Gillibrand Calls for Tax Rebate for Working Families

Gillibrand Calls for Tax Rebate for Working Families

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to call for a tax rebate for working families who are struggling amid rising prices and working-class job losses due to President Trump’s tariffs. Gillibrand’s Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act would use the billions of dollars in revenue generated by President Trump’s tariffs to […]

New Supports Unveiled for Volunteer Firefighters Across New York

New Supports Unveiled for Volunteer Firefighters Across New York

New York’s volunteer fire service saves taxpayers $3.8 billion per year. Financial and cultural changes in today’s society have resulted in a decrease in the number of volunteers, from approximately 120,000 volunteers in the early 2000s to around 80,000 today. While we are not at the point of a crisis, more volunteers are needed to […]

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