STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
It’s time for Orange County to part ways with the MTA. This week, I introduced legislation to withdraw from the MTA – an agency that does littleRead More…
Category: Politics
Defending Our Local Traditions Against State Overreach
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Last week, I sent a letter to Commissioner Betty A. Rosa of the New York State ERead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
During budget negotiations last year, I spoke on the floor of the Senate advocating universal school meals’ inclusion in the budget. For reasons thaRead More…
Around Orange County with Executive Steve Neuhaus – News Column February 2025
Hello Orange County, and welcome to my new column, where I will share what’s happening around this great County of ours. I have always been passionaRead More…
Mike Martucci Appointed to Lead EPA Region 2, Signaling Trump’s Focus on Environment and Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his first week back in office, President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to assemble his leadership team at the Environmental ProRead More…
A Look Back at Local Events and the State of New York under Gov. Hochul’s Leadership
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Here in the 98th Assembly District, we are blessed with countless meaningful eventRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Heading into the legislative session this year, top of mind for me, along with most Orange County residents, is the ongoing affordability crisis, an iRead More…
Congressman Pat Ryan Kicks Off Third Annual “Valentines for Vets”
Ryan invites community to drop off cards at his Newburgh office to deliver to veterans in advance of Valentine’s Day WASHINGTON, DC – On MoRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Last week was the first of the 2025 New York Legislative session, and I was proud to raise my right hand to be sworn in as Senator to the 42nd DistricRead More…
Warwick Supervisor Dwyer Presents the State of the Town
When Jesse Dwyer took over as Warwick Town Supervisor from Mike Sweeton at the beginning of 2024, he discovered that Sweeton’s reputation of being fRead More…