State News

Development and closures statewide, covered for their effect on the Rockland tax base.

New MTA fares and a stepped-up Cuomo Bridge toll hit Rockland commuters in 2026

David Morgan · Jul 10, 2026

Metro-North riders from Rockland are paying more under the January 2026 fare package, while the Thruway's yearly Cuomo Bridge toll increase quietly added another 50 cents.

New York's 2026-27 budget sends record school aid to districts like Rockland's

David Morgan · Jul 6, 2026

The enacted state budget lifts total school aid to roughly $39 billion, with a guaranteed increase to Foundation Aid that shapes what Clarkstown, Ramapo and other districts can spend next year.