CELEBRATING PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Every July, we celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the parRead More…
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
I’ll be soon kicking off my annual ‘Skoufis on Your Street’ town hall series! It’s my pleasure – and responsibility – to bring our office Read More…
UNDERSTANDING, INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITY: RECOGNIZING LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Learning Disability Week serves as an important reminder that every individual lRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
New York has some of the highest utility costs in the country. While I’m continuing to push for a complete overhaul of the Public Service CommissionRead More…
PRIORITIZING AFFORDABILITY AT THE END OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Last week, the state Assembly wrapped up its 2026 legislative session. Each yearRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Last month, it was revealed Orange County had improperly over-distributed sales tax revenue to municipalities. The oversight could cost municipalitiesRead More…
New Polls Show Political Headwinds for Republicans Ahead of Midterms
Commentary by Lisa Pillivant A series of recent national and state-level polls are signaling a potentially difficult environment for Republicans heRead More…
THE IMPORTANCE OF DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Dementia affects millions of families across the world, yet far too many people Read More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Last week, I joined Super Bowl champion and mental health advocate A.J. Brown to champion legislation I authored to allow our state to enter a psycholRead More…
CELEBRATING OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM: THE IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) In America, one of the highest honors any person can have is the opportunity to seRead More…