Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 18,000 teens will have jobs this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has distributed $25 million in funding to all 57 counties and New York City to help bring youth into the workforce, acquire [...]
Governor directs use of approved HUD CDBG disaster recovery funds to cover 25 percent non-federal share of Irene and Lee buyout costs Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Monday announced that New York State will use available funds from the recently approved HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery program to cover the 25 percent non-federal [...]
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) announced that her resolution proclaiming May 2013 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York passed the Assembly (K.383). Assemblymember Barrett was joined in the Assembly Chamber by Jill and Ira Auerbach, both advocates for Lyme disease prevention and awareness. “Lyme disease is a far more serious and widespread than many [...]
The New York State Police are reminding motorists to slow down when they see emergency or hazard vehicles on the side of state roads and highways. Speed remains one of the leading causes of fatalities on our roadways, and poses a significant threat to law enforcement and emergency workers. In an effort to reduce speed-related [...]
Governor Cuomo Welcomes Anglers for 2013 Trout and Salmon Fishing Season in New York Kicks Off Free Fishing Opportunities across the State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo welcomed the 2013 trout and salmon fishing season, which opens April 1, by inviting New Yorkers of all ages to participate in the many fishing opportunities offered at lakes, [...]
Congressman Chris Gibson who represents the 19th District in NY held a “Mobile Office” visit at the Pawling Town Hall Wednesday evening from 5-7PM. The Congressman made himself available to speak with everyone who attended the session. Pawling Supervisor David Kelly was quoted as saying “I’m honored that Congressman Gibson chose to spend time with [...]
LoBiondo Law Offices will be conducting a free Uncontested Divorce Legal Clinic, to help unrepresented parties fill out uncontested NYS divorce papers, on Saturday February 16, 2013 from 12 pm to 2pm, at their Newburgh law office, located at 36 North Plank Road, Newburgh, NY. “This is purely a community service, that we offer from [...]
COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIANA ANNOUNCES 2013 GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM “Save a Life” program aims to reduce gun violence by collecting illegal or unwanted guns with no questions asked and amnesty for possession Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana, together with Orange County District Attorney Francis D. Phillips, Orange County Sheriff Carl E. DuBois, City of Middletown [...]
Edward Diana Agrees with Many Items, Calls for More Action on Others Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana and Deputy County Executive James O’Donnell attended New York State Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address in Albany today. Diana, who also serves as president of the New York Association of Counties (NYSAC), applauded the Governor [...]
Assemblyman Skoufis gets right to work after Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address After attending his first State of the State address, Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) expressed his eagerness to begin working with Governor Cuomo in the upcoming legislative session. “I’m looking forward to working with the governor and my colleagues in the legislature [...]
