Remembering September 11, 2001—We Will Never Forget
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) September 11, 2001, changed the world as we knew it forever. On that fateful dayRead More…
Category: Politics
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
As many of our neighbors are heading back to school, I wanted to take a moment to highlight an important trio of bills I’ve advanced centered aroundRead More…
After Administration Cut Funding for Community Projects, Congressman Pat Ryan announced that he secured More Than $8 Million for Hudson Valley Law Enforcement and First Responders
The funding has been approved, but distribution will rely on Speaker Johnson’s ability to pass a full year budget; the continuing resolution passed Read More…
Starting the 2025-26 School Year Off Strong in the 98th Assembly District!
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) With the new school year beginning, it is essential every New York student startRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
To no one’s surprise – the Public Service Commission is at it again. Central Hudson didn’t get the full rate hike they wanted last year so Read More…
Staying Cool in Assembly District 98 This Summer
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) This summer is one of the hottest we’ve seen in New York state. In fact, certaRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
More and more, hackers are targeting the hospitality industry to acquire sensitive data. Since 2010, more than a dozen data breaches have been reporteRead More…
Governor visits Middletown HS, promotes smartphone school ban
Governor Kathy Hochul, second from left, Common Council President Miguel Rodrigues, Mayor Joseph DeStefano and Assemblywoman Paula Kay toured downtownRead More…
SUPPORTING NEW YORK’S FARMS, FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) While National Farmers Market Week has come to an end, every week is a good weekRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
This week, municipalities around the county hosted National Night Out – an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerRead More…