Ed’s Blog

Human Rights Hits The Ground Running

Human Rights Hits The Ground Running

Without question Rockland County is a “melting pot” of diverse cultures and ethnicities which is exactly why my administration made sure to not rush the process of filling the critical position of Human Rights Commissioner back in 2021. We took our time ...
Local Elections Stolen From The People

Local Elections Stolen From The People

The year 2023 ended with two politicians completely failing their constituents miserably by stealing local elections away from the people. Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator James Skoufis pushed through a new law forcing local elections to occur only in even years, ...
Help is Here Through The New Year

Help is Here Through the New Year

As we round-out the holidays and welcome 2024, I recognize that this time of year can be especially difficult for those suffering with mental health issues. I want to take a moment to remind families that help is always available ...
Beware the Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries This Holiday Season

Beware the Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries This Holiday Season

From powering our smartphones, laptops, power tools, and toys to electric vehicles, scooters, even wheelchairs; Lithium-ion batteries are now part of the everyday technology we all use. But unfortunately, these revolutionary batteries can be incredibly dangerous because they have the ...
MTA Proposed Congestion Pricing Toll Structure Unacceptable To Rockland

MTA’s Proposed Congestion Pricing Toll Structure Unacceptable To Rockland

The MTA has a golden opportunity to balance what has been an unfair value gap which I stressed in meetings with MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, and in a letter to the MTA Board in opposition to the Traffic ...
Keeping Healthy Through the Holidays

Keeping Healthy Through the Holidays

Staying healthy during the holidays can be a real challenge! From all the tempting desserts that are available to the delicious meals and leftovers that we feast on for days we face higher calorie counts and increased risk of napping ...
Celebrating a New Chapter for Our Highway Department

Celebrating a New Chapter for Our Highway Department

On Tuesday, my administration alongside our County Highway Superintendent Skip Vezzetti proudly held a ribbon cutting for the County’s brand-new highway facility located at 26 Scotland Hill Road, Chestnut Ridge. The $40 million, 114,500-square-foot facility, is sprawled across 24 acres that was purchased for ...
Rockland County's Clean Energy Distinction

Rockland County’s Clean Energy Distinction

I’m proud to announce that Rockland has officially been named a Clean Energy Community (CEC) by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) after completing four benchmarks within the CEC program. Rockland County became a registered CSC in 2010, committing to ...
Home Rule Autonomy in Housing Law Passed

Home Rule Autonomy in Housing Law Passed

I am proud to share that my administration alongside the Rockland County Legislature established a new law called the Home Rule Autonomy in Housing Act, a local law instituting restrictions on outside municipalities in regard to housing programs. Back in May, the County of ...
County Scores Another Victory Against NYC

County Scores Another Victory Against NYC

On Tuesday New York Supreme Court Justice Thomas Zugibe granted the County of Rockland’s request for a Preliminary Injunction against the City of New York and Mayor Eric Adams and the Armoni Hotel, prohibiting the City from proceeding with their plan to ...
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