Harckham Passes State Budget as “Investments for Today and Tomorrow"

Fiscal plan maintains funding for education and road repairs while supporting clean water infrastructure—with no tax increases

Harckham and State Retirees Call for Healthcare Benefit Protections

“This is about a fundamental issue of fairness”

Harckham Commemorates Nat'l Vietnam War Veterans Day at State Capitol

More than three million Americans served their country in the Vietnam War, and over 58,000 sacrificed their lives

Harckham Leads Call for EPA to Oversee Cleanup of PCBs in the Hudson

Senate Environmental Conservation Committee chair joined at press conference by state legislators and a coalition of environmental groups

Harckham’s Bill to Help SPCA Fight Animal Cruelty Passes in Senate

New bill will permit SPCA officers access to the live scan fingerprinting system used by law enforcement agencies following an arrest

Harckham Hosts Hate Language Forum with Students in Brewster

A dozen high school students from around the region spoke on racism, bullying, social media

Harckham, Advocates Announce Bill to Spur Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales

New York is currently falling short of its goal of all new passenger cars and trucks sold statewide New York to be zero emissions by 2035

Harckham, Elected Leaders Oppose Cuts in State Funding for Local Roads

Climate change, increased costs for repairs, more heavily trafficked roads are causing major problems for municipalities

WIN-Waste Trash Incinerator “Celebrates” 40th Birthday

Residents are hoping it’s the last.

Harckham Secures $100K for Westchester Police Hazardous Response

With the state grant funding Westchester County purchased a new "bomb squad" truck

Harckham Denounces Hochul’s FY2024-2025 State Aid Cuts to SD40 Schools

Decreasing support to districts is a “step backwards” and “an insult to students, educators and taxpayers”

Naturally 7 Brings their Vocal Play to the Paramount Stage

Quincy Jones declared Naturally 7 the future of vocal music. Don't miss their jaw dropping audi pyrotechnics on stage in the Hudson Valley.

Free tax preparation at the Peekskill Neighborhood Center

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has helped local residents for decades, particularly seniors and people with low to moderate income

Harckham Holds Food Drive in Katonah

50,000+ pounds of food collected in 16 drives so far

Harckham Secures $100K of Funding for New ADA Playground in Ossining

Ribbon cutting event at Gerlach Park brings together state and local officials

Harckham Bill Allowing Mobile Crisis Units to Use Green Lights Signed

The Green Light law allows crisis response staffers to equip their personal vehicles with a green light and use them enroute to an emergency

Harckham Honors Alex Mandara for NYS Veterans Hall of Fame Induction

Mandara serves as the Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8328 in Yorktown Heights

Harckham’s Bills Recognizing Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans Signed

Two new laws establish special commemorative medals from New York State for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Harckham Announces $50K State Funding for Peekskill Community HUB

The Peekskill Community HUB will house a workforce development center geared toward training in the food services industry

Harckham Funds New Mini-Excavator and Trailer for Briarcliff Manor

The mini-excavator represents a significant upgrade from the village’s current excavator, which is 15 years old

Peekskill Youth Mentoring Initiative Funded with $50K from Harckham

State Senator and city leaders celebrate graduates at program preventing violence and fostering goals at special dinner

Harckham Announces “Traveling with Dignity” Legislation

The “Traveling with Dignity Act” will provide for adult changing facilities be made available for persons with disabilities and others

Harckham Visits New Playgrounds at Mt. Kisco Child Care Center

Surface replacement project funded through $50K state grant secured by Harckham

Harckham Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month

Presents Senate Proclamations to Five Outstanding Members of the Community

The Tape Face Show comes to Peekskill

Every once in a while, something magical reminds us that we all have an inner child that must be fed.

Stop & Shop Unveils Remodeled Peekskill Store

Modernized Store Features a Fresh New Look, Expanded Assortments and Departments, and More Freshly Prepared Foods for Easy Meals on-the-Go

Harckham Secures $100K State Grant for Peekskill Crosswalks Project

The crosswalks project is part of Peekskill’s ongoing $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), announced in Nov. 2020

Harckham, Fahy Pipeline Insurance Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Hochul

The construction and placement of pipelines are not without potential risks, and this new law simply offers transparency

Harckham, Others Call for Fencing on Area Bridges to Prevent Suicides

Lawmakers and advocates urge NYSBA to make "life saving" investment

Harckham Announces $2.1 M for Local Municipal Electrification Projects

"To meet reduced greenhouse gas emissions goals, we need to partner with our municipalities right now to help them with this transition."

Harckham Visits Continental Village Fire Dept. to See New UTV

Emergency Vehicle Purchased with State Grant Funding Secured by Senator Harckham

Harckham Inspects New Stretchers at Chappaqua Ambulance Corps

Equipment for first responders purchased through $115K state grant that State Senator secured

Gun Safety Legislation

Mike Lawler Loosens a Gun Safety Regulation

Community Based Services “Get Paid for Caregiving” Program

Addresses Crisis in New York's Disability Arena While Historic Executive Order from the White House Improves Support for Caregivers.

New: E-Bike Rentals Now at All 3 Locations (Covered Bridge E-Bikes)

Locations: Kent, West Cornwall, and North Canaan, Connecticut || Open Wed – Monday, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Harckham Praises Brewster's Ann Marie Chalmers at Albany Celebration

Senate District 40's 2023 State Senate Woman of Distinction honored at a special ceremony held in at the State Capitol

Harckham Bill Expands Access to Lifesaving Fentanyl Testing Kits

“Matthew’s Law” would allow pharmacies statewide to dispense drug adulterant testing supplies

Harckham, Levenberg Announce Historic State Funding for Education

Equitable Foundation Aid funding, finally realized in FY2024 Budget, will boost achievement for all students across different school dis

State Legislators Win $3 Million Funding for Route 35/202 Study

Local officials applaud the strong effort to enhance traffic flow, safety in region

Harckham Inspects New Firefighting Equipment at Thornwood Fire Dept.

New air compressor fill and workstation used to replenish air cylinders for the self-contained breathing apparatuses worn by firefighters