New York

Senator Bill Weber Re-Appointed to Key Committees, Gains Coveted Finance Role for 2025-2026 Legislative Sessions

Newly re-elected Senator Bill Weber (SD38) has been re-appointed as the ranking member of the New York State Senate Budget & Revenue and Disabilities...

BOMBSHELL: Bobov, Chabad, and Satmar File Massive Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against NY State Education Dept

Professor Aaron Twerski: The State and City’s treatment of our yeshivas is “abhorrent” and “would lead to the destruction of Torah education in our...

Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Aron Wieder Sworn In, Marking a Day of Bipartisanship in Albany

On Wednesday, January 8, Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Aron Wieder officially began their terms in office during swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol....

Aron Wieder Officially Sworn in as New York State Assemblyman {VIDEOS & PHOTOS}

On Monday evening, Aron Wieder was officially sworn in as a New York State Assemblyman during a ceremony held at Rockland Community College. The...

Congressman Lawler Blasts Hochul, Lieber, and MTA Over Congestion Pricing “Cash Grab”

Congressman Mike Lawler has issued a scathing criticism of Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA Chair John Lieber, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) following the...

Senator Bill Weber Joins Agudah Live at Agudath Israel of America’s Annual Convention in Connecticut {VIDEO}

Senator Bill Weber, a prominent advocate for religious and educational freedom, was featured in an exclusive interview on Agudah Live during the Agudath Israel...

Governor Kathy Hochul Hosts Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony with Jewish Leaders, Including Several from Rockland County

On Tuesday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul hosted a special Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony at the New York State Executive Mansion. The event,...

Governor Hochul Highlights $428 Million Investment to Upgrade Water Infrastructure Across New York State, Including $27.1 Million for Rockland County

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors has approved over $428 million in funding to support critical...

Patrick Carroll Officially Assumes Role as Assemblyman for District 96

Last week, Assemblyman Patrick Carroll (D-Rockland) officially assumed his role in the New York State Assembly, representing District 96. Carroll, who was elected in...

Vizhnitz Chassidim Prepare for Historic Siyum Seder Nezikin Honoring the Baal Torahs Mordechai ZT”L

The Vizhnitz chassidim in America is abuzz with excitement as preparations are underway for a historic Siyum Seder Nezikin. The event, hosted by the...

Congressman Mike Lawler Calls For Removal Of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

Congressman Mike Lawler has demanded the removal of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, citing what he calls "political prosecutions" against former President Donald Trump,...

Governor Hochul Proposes Inflation Refund for 8.6 Million New Yorkers, Including 986,000 in Hudson Valley

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a bold new initiative called the Inflation Refund, aimed at providing direct financial relief to approximately 8.6 million New...

Governor Hochul Announces $7.4 Million in Federal Funding for Emergency Management in New York, Including $124,102 for Rockland County

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that over $7.4 million in federal funding has been awarded to emergency management agencies across New York State...

Statewide Crackdown on Unsafe Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday

Law enforcement agencies across New York State, including local departments in Rockland County, are gearing up for a special traffic enforcement initiative during the...

Governor Hochul Announces $220M in Homeland Security Funding, Including $635K for Rockland County

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $220 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts throughout New York State, including...

Rockland County Resumes Legal Battle Against MTA’s Congestion Pricing Plan

Following Governor Kathy Hochul's November 14th announcement to implement Congestion Pricing in January 2025, the New York Federal Court has set new motion dates...

Congressman Mike Lawler and Colleagues Slam Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Plan

Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), alongside Representatives Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Nick LaLota (NY-01), held a press conference on Capitol Hill...

Congressman Mike Lawler and NY Republican House Members Urge President Trump to Oppose Governor Hochul’s “Congestion Pricing Cash Grab”

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after sending a letter, with his Republican House colleagues Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Anthony D'Esposito...

New York State Democrats Lose Senate Supermajority as Republicans Gain Ground with Weber’s Victory and Brooklyn Seat Win

New York State Republicans have successfully dismantled the Democrats' supermajority in the state Senate following Senator Bill Weber's decisive victory, where he won by...

Nation Honors Veterans on Veterans Day: What’s Open and Closed

As the country honors veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day, a federal holiday, many institutions and services observe closures in recognition of...