This week, standing with North Rockland Superintendent Ileana Eckert, members of the school board, and various district residents and local stakeholders, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Assemblyman James Skoufis announced that the Assembly One House Budget includes a proposal that would result in significant state aid to help the North Rockland community. The Assemblys resolution includes proposals that would assist the district and its growing debt crisis stemming Mirant.
An additional $6-8 million in assistance is slotted for the district under the proposal. Skoufis noted that although this is not the final budget, members plan to advocate for inclusion of this piece in the final budget during negotiations between the governor a…
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