Politics

Preserve Ramapo Endorses Ken Zebrowski for Rockland District Attorney

Published

7 years ago

June 16, 2019

In the Democratic primary for Rockland County District Attorney we give our endorsement to Kenneth Zebrowski – Preserve Ramapo

Ken Zebrowski has served in the New York State Assembly for the past 12 years and is well known throughout Rockland County. He is the very model of what a public servant should be. He is smart, remarkably hardworking and proactive with the capacity to bring people together and make things happen. He always does his homework and seeks out common sense solutions to problematic issues. His forceful personality along with the determination and vigor to take the bull by the horns and clean up the corruption that rules the roost in Rockland, make him the most compelling choice for District Attorney.

Ken has never been afraid to stand with us on all of the most contentious issues of the day. If he’s not fighting for educational equity, curriculum equivalency, or oversight monitors for schools or municipalities, then he’s working to enforce zoning codes, strengthen building inspection measures, or researching the federal regulations that ultimately torpedoed the chicken slaughterhouse. Ken’s long running immersion in these local matters lends a unique perspective that will serve him well as District Attorney because the policy aspects of these issues are so closely intertwined with their law enforcement dimensions.

Ken is fair minded, independent and circumspect. He has repeatedly demonstrated his willingness to stand up to powerful special interests in pursuit of the public good. We believe Ken will continue that tradition as District Attorney and enforce the law in a judicious and even-handed manner.

It is important to know that Thomas Walsh has secured the support of the Chassidic leadership and will receive the Bloc vote in the upcoming Democratic primary election. This makes it unlikely that Walsh can be impartial in the execution of his duties. In addition, Walsh has already been handed the Republican and Conservative Party nominations and will automatically appear on those ballot lines in the general election in November.

With four candidates in the Democratic primary we cannot afford to split our vote. This leaves us with one simple but critically essential task:

Determine which of the three remaining candidates has the best chance of winning a four-way primary without the Bloc vote, and then unify and mobilize the Preserve Rockland counter vote behind that one candidate. We firmly believe the candidate with the best chance for victory is Kenneth Zebrowski.

We need everyone to come out and give Ken the votes he will need to beat the Bloc and become the next District Attorney for Rockland County.

Thank you,
Robert Rhodes
Chairman Preserve Ramapo

Politics

Brett Yagel Announces Candidacy for New York State Assembly in 96th District

Published

3 months ago

January 19, 2026

Rockland Report Editor

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Brett Yagel, the former Mayor of the Village of Pomona has officially announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.

Below you can read Yagel’s full announcement:

“I am proud to announce that I am seeking the support of the Republican and Conservative Parties as a candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.
I am not a career politician. I am a problem solver. As Mayor and as a professional working for one of the world’s largest defense contractors, I have spent my career focused on results, accountability, and getting complex jobs done the right way. Leadership and responsibility are not abstract concepts to me. They are values I have lived every day in public service and in the private sector.

Albany is broken. It is dominated by career politicians who create problems, expand government, and then ask for more power to fix the very messes they created. The people of the 96th District deserve better than politics as usual.

Our district needs a leader with real world experience, common sense, and the courage to challenge the status quo. I am ready to bring accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical,
results driven solutions to Albany. Most importantly, I will be a strong and independent voice for the hardworking families of the 96th District.

If you are tired of excuses and ready for real results, I would be honored to earn your support.”

Yagel will running against incumbent Assemblyman Patrick Carroll.

Politics

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Bid for Reelection to Congress, Will Not Run for Governor

Published

9 months ago

July 23, 2025

Rockland Report Editor

Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler, a lifelong Rockland County resident and graduate of Suffern High School, officially announced today that he will seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, putting to rest speculation that he might enter the race for Governor of New York.

Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, said his decision to remain focused on Congress reflects his commitment to continuing the work he’s started on behalf of Hudson Valley residents. Since taking office in January 2023, Lawler’s office has closed over 6,000 constituent service cases and successfully returned more than $27.2 million to residents throughout the district.

One of his signature achievements has been his leadership in reforming the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. Under Lawler’s advocacy, the SALT cap was quadrupled to $40,000, providing significant tax relief to middle-class families across the region for the next ten years.

Lawler’s decision not to run for governor preserves his role as a key Republican voice in a competitive swing district, and positions him for what is expected to be a closely watched race in 2026.
About Congressman Mike Lawler:

New York’s 17th Congressional District, includes Rockland and portions of Westchester and Putnam County.