Rob Rolison

Team Rolison is here in Newburgh at the Newburgh Free Library for mobile office hours, helping solve your problems with state resources, especially for our Spanish-speaking neighbors, while the Mexican Consulate is here!

Stop by until 1:30 PM.

Celebrating a longtime friend, Karen Hochhauser, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, honored as a 2026 Woman of Distinction by the New York State Senate, was incredibly special.

A lifelong Dutchess County resident, Karen brings both deep local roots and a global perspective to everything she does. After nearly two decades living in Asia, where she raised her three children, she returned home with a renewed commitment to serve the community that shaped her. As Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, she works every day to strengthen connections, support families, and expand access to critical resources across the Hudson Valley.

Karen leads with heart, purpose, and a true belief in lifting others up, whether through her work, her leadership, or her dedication to empowering women. This recognition is so well deserved, and I feel incredibly lucky to call her a friend.

Karen, you embody the spirit.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! We show our appreciation to the teachers who go above and beyond. A great teacher has a lasting impact on our students – thank you to all our teachers who are instrumental in shaping the next generation of New Yorkers.

Today at the New York State Police Memorial at Empire State Plaza, we joined in a solemn remembrance ceremony honoring the brave men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice. The granite memorial bears nearly 2,000 names—each representing a life of courage, dedication, and service, and families and departments from across our state who continue to carry that loss.

I was proud to stand alongside members of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept., where I served for 26 years, to pay tribute and ensure these heroes are never forgotten. Their sacrifice will always be remembered, honored, and deeply appreciated.