Senator Bill Weber

I'll be hosting a bipartisan discussion on the state's 'Foundation Aid' formula on July 29, 6-8 p.m. at Rockland Community College. This is a chance for Rockland residents to voice their opinions on how school aid is distributed. Don't miss this important event!

With 'Foundation Aid' review underway, Sen. Bill Weber sets local discussion at Rockland CC Weber said: 'I strongly encourage every Rockland resident to make their voice heard and participate in this process.'

Thank you to the organizers for including me in the formal program at Haverstraw Latin Night. It was a spectacular event, and I had a wonderful time attending with my wife, Lee.

I was proud to 'Step Up' for The Arc Rockland at Rockland Lake with friends, family members, and community advocates to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

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Make sure your voice is heard on school funding:

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It was an honor to attend the Monsey Fire Dept Dinner and present New York State Senate proclamations to the honorees. These volunteers' extraordinary efforts at a moment's notice are commendable. I was glad to be there and lend my support!

Make your voice heard on NYS Foundation Aid!

New York's Foundation Aid formula, the primary way New York determines state aid for school districts, is being updated. The Rockefeller Institute will be conducting five public hearings on updating the formula, in order to collect feedback from the public; including school families, teachers, staff, administrators, school boards, appointed and elected officials, education researchers and experts, and education-focused support and advocacy organizations.
Members of the public can share input on the Foundation Aid formula in two ways:

Provide verbal comments at a public hearing
Submit written comment through their online form

Locations and Dates for the Public Hearings:

Tuesday, July 16
Manhattan
New York City

Thursday, July 25
Buffalo
Western New York

Tuesday, July 30
Farmingdale
Long Island

Thursday, August 8
Laurens
Central New York

Wednesday, August 14
Guilderland
Capital Region

More information on the Foundation Aid Study public hearings, including links to the Speaker Registration Form and Written Comment Submission Form, are available on the Rockefeller Center's Foundation Aid Study webpage (https://rockinst.org/foundation-aid-study/

Congratulations to Nyack resident and Olympian Charlotte Buck on qualifying for the 2024 USA Olympic Rowing Team! Charlotte, former captain of the Varsity Tennis Team at Nyack High School, began rowing with the Rockland Rowing masters team in the summer of 2014. She joined Columbia University's rowing team as a walk-on during her freshman year, eventually becoming Team Captain and MVP in both 2017 and 2018. Her participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was remarkable, and this latest achievement promises to take her to even greater heights. Best of luck, Charlotte!

Great turnout at the 37th Annual Women's Distance Festival at Rockland Lake State Park! Proceeds supported the Center for Safety & Change's vital work against domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Kudos to the new organizers, Lauren and Amy, for a fantastic job! Shout-out to my wife Lee, daughter Rachel, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, and hundreds of others who participated.

It was great to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of La Cascada Sports Bar and Restaurant in the Village of Haverstraw.

Thankfully former President Trump's wounds are not life threatening after the assassination attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. We pray for him and his family. No matter where you stand or what side of the aisle you agree with, political violence has no place in our democracy. We are better than this.

My staff joined Town of Clarkstown officials to celebrate the new turf infield at Joe Medler Field with the West Nyack Little League and also had a great time with 'The Nerds' at Lake Nanuet, enjoying their Rock, R&B, and Funk performance as part of the Clarkstown Family Music Festival.

Congratulations to the Village of Spring Valley and especially deputy mayor and project coordinator Yisroel Eisenbach on reopening Kennedy Park near Old Nyack Turnpike! A $200,000 grant from the Rockland County Government made the new playground equipment and other fantastic features possible.

We joined Supervisor George Hoehmann for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Mandarin Chinese Restaurant in the Town of Clarkstown. Wishing the new owners of this restaurant much success!

Yesterday, we put politics aside for a special visit from Governor Kathy Hochul, who visited Rockland County to announce the opening of the Homes for Heroes Veterans Apartments, a 14-unit supportive housing development for veterans. Developed by Rockland Homes for Heroes with significant state and county funding, this project is on the historic grounds of Camp Shanks. This achievement by Rockland Homes for Heroes is truly commendable, and it is why I was honored to nominate its founder, former County Legislator John Murphy, to the NYS Veterans Hall of Fame earlier this year.

On Tuesday I had the honor to meet three brave Ukrainian soldiers, all of whom lost a leg while defending their county. It was difficult, but necessary, to hear their stories. I want to thank my friend Polina Buryakov-Alexiou for this opportunity. She is the founder of the Organizing Ukraine Relief Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non profit charity, dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to these brave soldiers. The Foundation brings these soldiers to Rockland County, houses them, and provides them world class physical therapy they cannot receive at home to help them recover from their injuries and assist them with their new prosthetics. Please visit the Foundation’s website at www.ourfoundationusa.org for more information.

We had a fantastic time celebrating Independence Day with an enthusiastic and diverse group of residents, enjoying the fireworks in the Village of Spring Valley. 🇺🇸

Thank you to Chabad of Suffern for hosting my family and me at your annual July 4th BBQ. Rabbi and Mrs. Gancz always know how to throw a wonderful, family-friendly party!

Thank you to Town of Haverstraw Councilman Johnny Ortiz for having me at your annual July 4th BBQ. It was wonderful to celebrate Independence Day with my Haverstraw constituents, including community advocate Ramon Martinez.

On the 4th of July, we celebrate freedom and remember the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in the armed forces, then and now, who protect these freedoms. Have a safe and happy !

It was a joy participating in the Town of Haverstraw early Independence Day celebration. Kudos to Supervisor Howard Phillips for a spectacular concert and fireworks show!

It was great touring the Birthing Center of Rockland yesterday with Rep. Mike Lawler. Jacob and Yutta Engel, CM, LM, developed this stunning facility to aid Rockland women with pre- and postnatal midwifery services. Their location at 84 Route 59 is close to Good Samaritan Hospital Suffern, NY, with whom they partner in case of emergency.

The Fourth of July is a day for celebration, but it can also be a stressful day for our four-legged friends. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday for you and your pets! j

Last night, I participated in the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps annual Awards Ceremony and Installation Dinner, along with Rep. Mike Lawler, Assemblyman John McGowan, and Supervisor Michael Specht. Last week, my office partnered with Spring Hill for another CPR training. It was an honor to present certificates to these outstanding volunteers and dedicated partners in saving lives!

Al Amoros, our district representative, attended the Rockland County Police and Public Safety Academy graduation. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our CPR training in collaboration with Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps. With all the knowledge our attendees gained at this training and prior ones, Rockland County is now a safer place.

Congratulations to the outgoing Town of Haverstraw Police Chief Peter Murphy on your well-deserved retirement. As the son of a retired NYPD officer and brother to one retired and one active officer, I commend you for your dedicated service—special congratulations to Haverstraw's incoming Police Chief, John Gould, who I know will do a fantastic job.

I attended Governor Kathy Hochul's state of the state address, but am more interested in next week’s budget proposal than yesterday's aspirational rhetoric. That’s where the rubber meets the road. We have a lot of important issues to deal with during this legislative session and look forward to working with the governor when I can to resolve them.

My reaction to Governor Hochul's State of the State speech:

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