HAVERSTRAW, NY – Senator James Skoufis announced that he secured $51,000 in state funding for the Rockland County Clerk office. Senator Skoufis worked closely with the late Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato to get this funding; Skoufis is granting this funding in Paul Piperato’s name.

The $51,000 will be used to add bullet-proof safety glass to the Rockland County Clerk office reception as well as re-construct the customer service area. Senator Skoufis secured this funding through the State and Municipal Facilities Program and the grant will be distributed by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).

“Paul Piperato was the epitome of a public servant and I was so fortunate to count him as a friend and colleague,” said Senator Skoufis. “I am honored to grant this funding to the Rockland County Clerk Office, an office that Paul poured his heart and soul into, in his name. May his dedication to public service always be remembered and celebrated.”

Acting Rockland County Clerk Donna Gorman Silberman said, “I thank the late Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato for his tireless, long-lasting work on this grant and several other community projects that are essential for the county. The project will allow us to reconfigure our customer service counter area and add bullet-proof safety glass. Unfortunately, in the past, we have had some close calls with angry and violent customers and this will go a long way toward keeping everyone safe. We are very grateful to Senator Skoufis for securing these funds and for all he does for Rockland residents.”

In July, Senator James Skoufis and Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski secured $100,000 in funding for a new Haverstraw Fitness Court. The Fitness Court is a state-of-the-art, digitally connected platform for adults of all ages and abilities to develop healthy habits and maintain long-term wellness. (You can view the announcement below)