Around the County
It’s been another busy and exciting week in Orange County! February’s weather has been snowy, icy, rainy, and cold, which for some might mean hunkRead More…
Category: Politics
Around the County – with County Executive Steve Neuhaus
Greetings, Orange County! It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through the shortest month of the year. February may not have many days, bRead More…
Fighting for Affordability, Fair Elections, and Open Dialogue
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Staying connected with you and our community is one of my top priorities. That’sRead More…
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…
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…