NITA LOWEY NOMINATES EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT FOR THE NATION’S MILITARY ACADEMIES

NITA LOWEY NOMINATES EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT FOR THE NATION’S MILITARY ACADEMIES

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) honored the 12 Rockland students she nominated for admission to the nation’s service academies- U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. “These exceptional young Americans are the future leaders of our great nation,” said Lowey. “Their outstanding applications reflect a deep commitment to […]

Chris Day Announces Candidacy, Releases First Campaign Video

Chris Day Announces Candidacy, Releases First Campaign Video

He was his father’s secret weapon during his successful run for Rockland County executive. He was the top ROTC grad in Connecticut before he led fighting men into battle during the War in Afghanistan. He gave the commencement speech at RCC while still in his early 20s, imploring new graduates that the American dream was […]

Lowey: First Federal Guidelines for Food Allergies in Schools Will Protect Hudson Valley Students

Lowey: “With the number of children with food allergies so high and the risks so great, it was time for our federal government to act.” PRESS RELEASE FROM NITA LOWEY Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, hailed new guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control on how schools […]

Congresswoman Lowey Blasts GOP Budget; Warns of Lost Services

PRESS RELEASE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN NITA LOWEY – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, on Tuesday outlined what she says would be the devastating impact of the House Republican budget. “This budget is wildly out of step with the fair and balanced approach that Americans expect and deserve,” said Congresswoman […]

Lowey to Host Annual Financial Aid Forum

On Monday, March 11, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY-17) will host her annual Financial Aid Forum to provide local students and families information on opportunities for college financial aid. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at Nyack High School, will also feature representatives from the U.S. Department of Education, New York […]

LOWEY SECURES 78K GRANT FOR RCC

PRESS RELEASE Congresswoman Nita Lowey announced nearly $78, 000 in new federal funding for Rockland Community College which she’s procured. The funds will support continued operation of a  volunteer program for local seniors which provided 90,000 of volunteer hours of service to Rockland County in 2012. Lowey, the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, announced […]