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Rob Rolison New York State Senator, 39th District
in parts of Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange Counties.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to stand with survivors and recommit ourselves to making sure our l...
10/13/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to stand with survivors and recommit ourselves to making sure our laws provide the protection and accountability they deserve.

As Ranking Member of the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee, strengthening protections for survivors remains one of my priorities. That includes my legislation, S.6835, which would strengthen penalties for individuals who violate court-ordered supervision in domestic violence cases, including those who violate protective orders or abscond while under electronic monitoring.

A protective order should mean something. When someone disregards the safeguards put in place to protect a survivor, there must be meaningful consequences.

Dutchess County, we’re partnering with Hudson Valley Credit Union for a FREE Community Shred Event this Saturday, Octobe...
10/11/2026

Dutchess County, we’re partnering with Hudson Valley Credit Union for a FREE Community Shred Event this Saturday, October 17 from 9 AM–12 PM at the Poughkeepsie Galleria (2001 South Road) in the parking lot outside the former JCPenney

This is a drive-through event, so you don’t even have to leave your car. Pull up and Team Rolison will unload your documents for you. Documents will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the truck reaches capacity. Limit of three boxes (18x12x10) or bags per person. No plastic or cardboard, please.

This event is FREE and open to the community.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re partnering with WMCHealth/MidHudson Regional Hospital to offer FREE breast can...
10/11/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re partnering with WMCHealth/MidHudson Regional Hospital to offer FREE breast cancer screenings right here in Dutchess County.

On Thursday, October 15, from 10 AM – 2 PM at MidHudson Regional Hospital's Atrium Building (241 North Road, Poughkeepsie), doctors will privately conduct free screenings and physical breast exams. If a follow-up appointment or mammogram is needed, it can be scheduled at the event. For those who are uninsured or underinsured and require additional testing or mammography, we can work with Cancer Services of the Hudson Valley to help cover the cost.

Participants must be age 40 or older and/or have a family history of breast cancer.

Registration is required online or by calling 845-784-3626

Early detection can save lives. Please share this with a friend, family member or neighbor who could benefit.

Today was a great reminder of the important work being done by our community partners across the 39th Senate District.We...
10/10/2026

Today was a great reminder of the important work being done by our community partners across the 39th Senate District.

We started with CP Unlimited at their wheelchair clinic. We’re proud of our strong partnership with their team and our continued advocacy for individuals with disabilities, including our support for the Traveling with Dignity Act and the Consumer Wheelchair Repair Bill of Rights.

We then joined the Melanie Chianese Foundation for their Domestic Violence Community Day. We fought hard to pass Melanie’s Law and close dangerous loopholes in our domestic violence laws to help prevent another family from experiencing such a tragedy. On World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of the foundation’s continued advocacy, education and support for survivors and families.

Finally, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the opening of Casa Comunitaria de Recursos, an initiative led by our friend Gabriella Vega-Matthews to connect Hispanic and immigrant families with resources and support throughout the Poughkeepsie community.

We’re fortunate to have so many dedicated organizations and individuals working to make the Hudson Valley a better place to live, and I’m proud to stand with them in that work.

Senate District 39 is filled with some of the most remarkable people, including my friend Bill Kaplan. Year after year, ...
10/10/2026

Senate District 39 is filled with some of the most remarkable people, including my friend Bill Kaplan. Year after year, he has stood up for this community and transformed places like the Newburgh Armory Unity Center.

The Senate’s Commendation award is one of the highest honors we can recognize community members with and Mr. Kaplan is more than deserving. Congratulations Bill!

When Aurelio from Poughkeepsie reached out to our office, his unemployment claim had been stalled for more than two mont...
10/09/2026

When Aurelio from Poughkeepsie reached out to our office, his unemployment claim had been stalled for more than two months, putting his family under tremendous financial pressure. My team stepped in, worked with the New York State Department of Labor and helped get his claim reviewed and approved — allowing his family to catch up on bills and, most importantly, avoid the initial steps of foreclosure on their home.

Aurelio’s story is just one of the 5,464+ constituent cases my team has helped resolve since I took office in the State Senate.

This is what we’re here for: making ourselves accessible to you, listening when you need help and doing everything we can to cut through red tape and get you answers.

If you need assistance navigating a New York State agency or service, please reach out. Email [email protected], call my office at 845-229-0106, stop by our district office in Poughkeepsie or visit us during one of our Mobile Office Hours in communities throughout the 39th Senate District.

I am incredibly fortunate to have a team of extraordinary women serving our Senate district, and one of those women is G...
10/08/2026

I am incredibly fortunate to have a team of extraordinary women serving our Senate district, and one of those women is Giselle Garibello.

This past weekend, Giselle was recognized by Rep. Mike Lawler as a Hispanic Champion, an honor she is so deserving of. Giselle is a champion not only for our office, but for the entire community she serves. Her kindness, compassion and dedication to helping others set an example for all of us of what it means to truly care for our neighbors.

Thank you, Congressman Lawler, for recognizing someone who makes such a difference in the lives of those around her and congratulations, Giselle! We are so proud of you and grateful to have you on our team.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fishkill Town Hall for our community blood drive with the American Red Cross. Eve...
10/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fishkill Town Hall for our community blood drive with the American Red Cross. Every donation matters, and I’m incredibly grateful to the 30 donors who took time out of their day to give back and help strengthen our local blood supply.

A special thank you to Town of Fishkill Supervisor Ozzy Albra and Town Clerk Cooper Leatherwood for partnering with my office to host today’s drive and for generously providing the space at Town Hall. It was also great to have City of Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou join us and donate today!

For years, I have proudly co-sponsored and voted for Senate Bill S.54A to close a dangerous loophole in New York’s sexua...
10/06/2026

For years, I have proudly co-sponsored and voted for Senate Bill S.54A to close a dangerous loophole in New York’s sexual assault laws. The Senate has done its part. I am calling on the Assembly to pass S.54A and close this loophole. The bill makes clear that consuming alcohol or drugs does not mean someone has consented to sexual activity. The horrific allegations surrounding the Cornell University case have brought renewed attention to why this change is so important. Had the Assembly acted on this issue years ago, prosecutors could have had a stronger law at their disposal when these allegations were first investigated.

During my 26 years as a police officer, including 14 years as a detective, I investigated far too many sexual assault cases and saw firsthand how the justice system can fail survivors.

Intoxication is not consent.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is about more than raising awareness. It’s about taking action that can save lives.Ear...
10/05/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is about more than raising awareness. It’s about taking action that can save lives.

Earlier this year, I proudly co-sponsored S.2280, legislation requiring the use of a Lethality Assessment in domestic violence incidents. This proven tool helps law enforcement identify survivors at greatest risk and connect them with critical services and support.

The Senate passed it. The Assembly passed it. It has been sitting on the Governor’s desk for months. There is no reason to wait any longer.

Dutchess County has already shown the value of using the Lethality Assessment. Survivors in every corner of New York deserve that same protection.

We’re talking about survivors. We’re talking about families. We’re talking about lives that could be saved.

Governor Hochul, please sign S.2280 into law as soon as possible. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there could be no more meaningful action than giving law enforcement and service providers another tool to protect New Yorkers before tragedy strikes.

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