Thomas Morahan

State Parks close as Morahan “pushes” privatization

May 17, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
State Parks close as Morahan “pushes” privatization

With scores of NYS Parks closing today, including two sites in Rockland County, State Senator Thomas Morahan mails out a push poll to his constituents that advances the concept of park privatization. Perhaps we should privatize Morahan's expensive mailings instead.
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Posted in Economy, Gov. David Paterson, New York State, Orange County, Orangetown, Rockland County, Senate District 38, State Assembly, State Senate, Stony Point, Thomas Morahan | No Comments »

Vanderhoef reportedly seeking Morahan’s Seat

May 11, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
Vanderhoef reportedly seeking Morahan’s Seat

Sources inside the State Republican Party have told political reporter Elizabeth Benjamin of Capital Tonight that Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef will seek the State Senate seat in the 38th District. The seat is currently held by long-term incumbent Thomas P. Morahan.
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Posted in County Executive Race, New York State, Orange County, Rockland County, Rockland Democratic Committee, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | 1 Comment »

Rebooting the NY State Senate

February 12, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
Rebooting the NY State Senate

We've started a new statewide political action committee dedicated to reforming the New York State Senate. ReBoot NY is dedicated to electing State Senators who will change how business is done in Albany so that it benefits all New Yorkers instead of those who pay the price of admission to secret rooms of power....
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Posted in New York State, Orange County, Rockland County, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | 1 Comment »

The Marriage Equality Fight Lives On

December 14, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
The Marriage Equality Fight Lives On

Yesterday, 47 people braved the freezing rain and stood across from State Senator Thomas Morahan’s office in Nanuet to protest his vote against gay marriage. We stood in solidarity and delivered a strong statement to Senator Morahan and the entire State Senate: We will accept nothing short of marriage equality.
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Posted in Democratic Party, New York State, Orange County, Rockland County, Rockland Democratic Committee, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | 1 Comment »

Join the Sunset Vigil for Marriage Equality; Protest Morahan’s vote

December 8, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
Join the Sunset Vigil for Marriage Equality; Protest Morahan’s vote

On Sunday, Dec 13 from 3 pm-5 pm there will be a vigil to protest Sen. Thomas Morahan’s untoward vote against Marriage Equality in the New York State Senate. The vigil will take place outside of Sen. Morahan's offices on New Clarkstown Road at Airport Executive Park in Nanuet (north of Route 59).
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Posted in Civil Liberties, Clarkstown, Local Events, New York State, Orange County, Rockland County, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | No Comments »

Thomas Morahan and “The Party of No” Defeat Marriage Equality Bill

December 2, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
Thomas Morahan and “The Party of No” Defeat Marriage Equality Bill

State Senator Thomas P. Morahan emphatically trampled civil rights by voting against the Marriage Equailty bill. The bill did not pass (24-38) and the Republicans voted in lockstep and did not even bother to put up a debate. It's time for Tom Morahan to go!
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Posted in Civil Liberties, Rockland County, Rockland Democratic Committee, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | No Comments »

A county election that really matters

October 27, 2009
By Cliff Weathers

If you think you voted for change last year, you only scratched the surface. What happens on November 3 can possibly change the course politics, not only locally, but throughout New York. In fact, next Tuesday’s vote may be the most important we’ve made yet as residents of Rockland County.
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Posted in Clarkstown, County Executive Race, Democratic Party, National Politics, New York State, Nyack, Orange County, Rockland County, Rockland Democratic Committee, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thom Kleiner, Thomas Morahan | 2 Comments »

Sen. Morahan comes out…against gay marriage

July 5, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
Sen. Morahan comes out…against gay marriage

State Senator Thomas Morahan says he will not back marriage equality when it comes to a vote. The Senator's reasoning is flawed, downright confusing, even unconstitutional.
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Posted in Civil Liberties, New York State, Rockland County, Senate District 38, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | 5 Comments »

Disloyal Democrats are the party’s weak links

June 10, 2009
By Cliff Weathers

When Democratic politicians give support to the Republican Party, the damage they do is not easily reversed. What should loyal Democrats do? Stick our heads in the sand or unburden ourselves of such politicians?
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Posted in Democratic Party, New York State, Rockland County, Rockland Democratic Committee, State Senate, Thomas Morahan | 2 Comments »

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