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Rockland County Legislature Honored Five Local Residents For Their Personal Achievements And Their Contributions To The Community

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Honorees John Duval, Inseon Hwang, Rana Park, Mark Sanchez, and Waree Sunlee were each presented with the Distinguished Service Award, the Rockland County Legislature’s highest honor. 
Each honoree is a member of the Asian American community, one of the fastest growing in the nation, with New York state home to more than 1.6 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
“As an Asian Indian, I can say that here in Rockland, we have long enjoyed vibrant AAPI communities,” Legislator Paul said. “But we must also acknowledge that these proud communities have often encountered racism and other forms of prejudice.”
Last year, Legislator Paul sponsored a local forum that included representatives of Gov. Hochul’s Administration to discuss the massive increase in hate incidents – both physical and verbal – toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and to identify possible solutions. In 2022, she sponsored a resolution calling for public schools to provide Asian American history and civic impact studies to elementary and high school students that was  unanimously supported by the County Legislature.
Despite the many challenges Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have faced throughout history, they have continuously worked to overcome social, economic, educational, and cultural obstacles; to uproot harmful and painful stereotypes; and to seek their rightful place in daily American life.
“We acknowledge the struggles undertaken and the sacrifices made by members of these communities in order to build better futures and we join with them in celebrating their many successes,” Legislator Paul said.

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

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February 19, 2025

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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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