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“Another NYC Sleight Of Hand” By Rockland County Executive Day

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Once again, the City of New York blindsided counties late-Tuesday with another scheme to unload its failed homeless and Sanctuary City policies by exporting its homeless residents to be backfilled with migrants.

New York City’s Department of Social Services (NYCDSS) will allow city-issued housing vouchers to be used statewide by its low-income residents to alleviate homelessness the City is incapable of handling. Under the plan CityFHEPS, participants secure 5-year leases paying 30% of the housing and NYCDSS pays the rest. Typically, CityFHEPS provides landlords three months’ rent upfront plus a 15% bonus, which will inflate housing costs in localities while incentivizing landlords to kick out local residents for the higher paying municipality.

This is another attempt by the City of New York and Mayor Eric Adams to circumvent the laws and shift a problem resulting from its failed homeless and Sanctuary City policies to other municipalities. What Mayor Adams fails to realize is this does not solve the problem; it only spreads it across New York State while incentivizing more illegal immigration among migrants eager to backfill the spots in City shelters as they open. Reports confirm migrants are not just coming from the border, but across the country for the free housing, food, and services being provided by the City.

Our Department of Social Services is already struggling to place low-income individuals in housing in Rockland County due to our well-documented housing shortages that often lead to dangerous levels of overcrowding.

This plan will, without question, drive our price of housing up further and cause competition among our low-income looking for housing.

The City cannot do whatever it pleases and traffic their homelessness to other municipalities, frankly, hurting more people than its helping.
 
Once again, the City failed to cooperate with neighboring municipalities and is looking to launch an initiative that would very likely oust our residents from their homes as landlords strike deals
with the higher bidder.

While we are a country of immigrants those who immigrated to this country prior, did so with support from friends and family and not at the expense of taxpayers. This problem is unsustainable and why I’ve echoed countless times that our immigration system needs to be fixed once and for all or else this problem will have no end in sight.

Landlords considering participating in this be forewarned; it is my opinion this directly violates our State of Emergency as a misdemeanor carrying a daily fine of $2000. I refuse to allow my residents to be ousted from their home or forced into dangerously overcrowded conditions due to the City’s failed policies and will not hesitate to take whatever steps necessary to protect the
people in our County.

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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Welcomed Fieldstone Middle School For Insightful Tour and Legal Experience

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Recently, eighth graders from Fieldstone Middle School had the unique opportunity to tour the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office (RCDAO) and the Rockland County Courthouse. The students were introduced to various aspects of the legal system, including a demonstration by RCDAO electronics detection K9 Remy, a visit to Judge Fried’s courtroom and participation in a mock arraignment, where students took on roles as both the District Attorney and defense attorney. The experience allowed the students to gain a deeper understanding of the legal process and the responsibilities of those who work in the justice system.
The tour was capped off with a meeting with #RocklandCounty District Attorney Tom Walsh, who provided an overview of the District Attorney’s Office and answered students’ questions. It was inspiring to see so many students eager to learn more about the legal profession, with many expressing an interest in pursuing careers in law.
                                               Pic credits: Rockland County District Attorney’s Office

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Rockland Conservation & Service Corps Is Offering Hands On Environmental Experience

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The Rockland Conservation & Service Corps program offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental conservation. Here are the key details:
  • Collaborating Organizations: You’ll work with organizations like the Rockland County Department of Environmental Resources, Clarkstown Planning Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and more.
  • Placements: The program has placements across Rockland County, where you’ll contribute to real conservation projects.
  • Skills & Experience: It’s a chance to build skills for your future while protecting natural resources.
  • Application Deadline: Applications are due by April 7.
  • How to Apply: You can apply and get more info here: https://bit.ly/4is3VkM

This summer could be your chance to make a positive impact and gain valuable experience!

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