Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday, August 7 a new regulation making it illegal to sell or possess bath salts or other synthetic drugs. The new regulation, issued by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council, will expand the list of prohibited drugs and chemicals […]
Village Sensations of Nanuet is one of 16 stores in 12 counties being sued by the New York State Attorney General’s Office for mislabeling substances such as synthetic marijuana and bath salts in order to get around federal and state laws. Undercover investigators bought illegally labeled intoxicants and the transactions were caught on video. Twelve […]
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has awarded a grant to the Town of Ramapo to begin its “GREEN” initiative. The Get Ramapo Energy Efficient Now (GREEN) initiative is a multi-million dollar project that will coordinate energy upgrades on Ramapo’s municipal facilities, and ultimately, invest in solar technology […]
$2.9 million for Rockland and $14 million to five counties in the Hudson Valley Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday announced that New York State will cover the local share of disaster response and recovery costs resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in five counties in the Hudson Valley. The Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
$5,690,200 Investment for 15 Flood Control and Dam Repair Projects Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a $5,690,200 investment for NY Works projects that will allow for 15 flood control system and dam repair projects in the Hudson Valley. NY Works is designed to reinvent state economic development with innovative new strategy that will put […]
Rockland parks win over half of $34 million in state grant money Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday announced a $34 million investment for NY Works projects to upgrade and repair nine parks, two historic sites and one ski facility in the Hudson Valley. Harriman, Bear Mountain and Rockland Lake State Park all received large grants […]