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Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell

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ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on February 16 and 17, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen New York State Police Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell.

“Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell selflessly committed his life to the betterment of his community, our State and our country,” Governor Hochul said. “May his legacy live on through the enduring power of his service, and through the countless lives he touched through his actions and example. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones.”

On February 7, 2024, Trooper Tyrrell passed away from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He had retired from the New York State Police after 26 years of dedicated service on September 27, 2023. Trooper Tyrrell was from Rochester, NY and is survived by three children; Sean, Kathryn and Rachel; and siblings Barry, Greg, Leslie and Sharon.

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Rockland County Legislators Congratulated Tiffany Mason On Her Appointment To The Rockland County Community Services Board’s Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

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Rockland County Legislators congratulated Tiffany Mason after the Multi-Services Committee voted to approve her appointment to the Rockland County Community Services Board’s Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee.
Tiffany was born and raised in Rockland and is the administrative assistant at St. Charles AME Zion Church in Sparkill. She is well known in community circles for her kindness and professionalism, along with her advocacy for people with disabilities. Tiffany’s mother, Monica, and numerous supporters were present for the confirmation vote.
Legislators Toney L. Earl and Aney Paul thanked Tiffany for her willingness to volunteer. Legislator Dana G. Stilley has known Tiffany for some time and urged her to apply to join the committee.
“I’m so grateful that you recognized and stood up and answered the call to serve on this committee,” Legislator Stilley said. “You and I have shared a lot of your own personal journey and I’m confident that you will be an asset to the committee, and therefore an asset to this county, and we appreciate you for your service.”
The County Executive appointed Tiffany to the committee. The Legislature is responsible for confirming all such appointments. The full board is expected to vote in favor of the appointment when it meets on May 21.
The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee advises the county Mental Health Department and the County Executive’s Office as part of the Department’s work to plan, develop and oversee services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

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Yom Hashoah Remembrance Days May 5 – May 7th

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On this day, we remember and mourn all who were lost to the Nazis and their collaborators, including 6 million Jews – at least two-thirds of all of Europe’s Jewish population – and 5 million others deemed undesirable by the most vile regime in modern history.

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