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Senator Weber Releases Statement Regarding Congestion Pricing Termination By The Federal Government

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“Thank you to President Trump and his administration for ending congestion pricing. Rockland County has been treated like an ATM for the MTA for far too long, and we refuse to be a doormat any longer. Fighting against this unfair toll has been one of my biggest priorities while running for and serving in the New York State Senate. Now, we must ensure that congestion pricing remains a thing of the past—for the sake of our hardworking Rockland County commuters.”

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Rockland County Office Of The Aging Has Partnered With Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley

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February 15, 2025

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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provide comprehensive civil legal services to low-income individuals and their family at no cost. LSHV’s mission is to protect rights, promote justice, and ensure equal access to legal assistance for all.

For more information and to schedule an appointment please call LSHV @ 845-476-3831 or Rockland County Office Of The Aging @ 845-364-2110

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Update: Senator Webers State Aide For Rockland County Schools Submitted To The Rockefeller Institute

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February 14, 2025

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Following Senator Weber’s advocacy Rockland County schools are set to receive record levels of state aid in the Governor’s proposed budget, thanks partly to the Rockefeller Institute’s groundbreaking report on education funding disparities. While the Institute held five public hearings across New York State, the Hudson Valley was notably excluded. In response, Senator Bill Weber hosted his own bipartisan public forum on July 29, 2024, ensuring that the concerns of Rockland County educators and administrators were heard.
The testimony from Senator Weber’s school aid forum was submitted to the Rockefeller Institute and incorporated into their final report, underscoring the urgent need for increased state funding for Rockland County schools. As a result, the Governor’s proposed executive budget includes the following total base school aid allocations for the 2025/2026 school year:
  • East Ramapo School District: $115.6 million
  • North Rockland School District: $100.5 million
  • Clarkstown School District: $51.1 million
  • Suffern Central School District: $27.2 million
  • Nyack School District: $16.4 million
  • Nanuet School District: $16 million
  • South Orangetown School District: $12.2 million
  • Pearl River School District: $12.1 million”

“I’m grateful to the Rockefeller Institute for acknowledging and addressing this long-standing funding imbalance,” said Senator Bill Weber. “For years, Rockland County schools have been shortchanged due to an outdated funding formula. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure these crucial funding allocations are adopted in the final New York State budget for 2025-2026.”

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