ALBANY, NY — York State Senator Pete Harckham on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 announced today that a bill he introduced to help track the prevalence and spread of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in New York State, has been approved by the Senate. After it is approved in the Assembly, the bill will await signing by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. …
NYS Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski Introduce Bill to Allow Ward Systems for Rockland School Districts
OSSINING, NY — January 19, 2021 — State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced today they have introduced legislation to allow any school district in Rockland County to create wards for the purposes of school board elections, subject to voter approval (S.2053/A.249) “Ensuring that all communities are fairly represented is a cornerstone of democracy,” said Senator Reichlin-Melnick. “This …
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Takes First Votes in State Senate to Pass Election Reforms
ALBANY, NY — January 11, 2021 — State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick took his first legislative votes today in the State Senate, voting in favor of passing nine new bills that advance commonsense election reforms in New York. “It was an incredibly exciting honor to cast my first votes on legislation as a State Senator this afternoon,” said Senator Reichlin-Melnick. “Fittingly, …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Announces New Record High Number of COVID-19 Tests Reported
258,031 Test Results Reported to New York State Yesterday 8,527 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,428 Patients in the ICU; 876 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 6.57% 188 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday ALBANY, NY — January 9, 2021 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 258,031 COVID-19 test results were reported to New York State yesterday—a new record …
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Named Chair of Newly-Created Senate Committee on Contracts & Procurement
NEW CITY, NY — January 5, 2021 —State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick announced that he has been appointed as the chair of the newly-created Senate Committee on Contracts and Procurement. “I am very excited to have been appointed as the chair of the new Senate Contracts and Procurement Committee,” said Senator Reichlin-Melnick. “Chairing this committee will allow me to advance legislation …
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Hires Diverse and Experienced Team to Serve the 38th District
NEW CITY, NY — January 4, 2021 —Newly elected State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick announced that he has hired a team of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds as his incoming senior staff. Among those filling leadership positions are former Village of Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity and veteran staff who have served in the offices of other local members of the state …
Stewart-Cousins, Schumer and Hochul Headline Harckham Swearing-In Ceremony
PEEKSKILL, NY — January 2, 2020 — A virtual swearing-in ceremony for New York State Sen. Pete Harckham will be held online at 3 p.m. TOMORROW—Sunday, January 3, 2021. A livestream of the event will be available at FB.com/SenatorPeteHarckham. The theme of the ceremony is “Unity and Tolerance.” Cortlandt Town Justice Maritza Fugarto-Norton will administer the oath of office to Harckham, …
Monday Mayor’s Message – December 28, 2020
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayoral Moments, Reflections & Advice OSSINING, NY — December 28, 2020 — Being mayor means many things. Click here to view a slideshow of some of my favorite moments. Cutting ribbons, walking in parades, officiating weddings, acknowledging milestones, bearing witness, being a role model, advocating justice, celebrating the arts, honoring heroes, supporting entrepreneurs, learning history, protecting the environment, inspiring young …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Decarcerate the Hudson Valley
By VANESSA AGUDELO
PEEKSKILL, NY — December 8, 2020 — Now is the time to dismantle systems of criminalization and incarceration which target Black and brown community members, criminalize poverty, and separate people from their families. Almost two dozen groups throughout the Hudson Valley have joined together to form the Decarcerate the Hudson Valley Coalition. This coalition will build power with community-based organizations, formerly …
By VANESSA AGUDELO