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…
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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…
NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR: Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues in Introduction of Iran War Funding Prohibition
Congressman Ryan’s bill prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars for military action against Iran in the absence of an AUMF or official declaration of Read More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
As budget negotiations continue, one of the most controversial and difficult items being negotiated is immigration and, specifically, a so-called sancRead More…
BRABENEC HIGHLIGHTS HIS ‘FIX THE ROADS’ INITIATIVE AMID POTHOLE SEASON
Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) is highlighting his Fix the Roads initiative within the 98th Assembly District, which is comprised of parts oRead More…
Congressman Ryan, Residents Cite Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict
NEW PALTZ — Congressman Pat Ryan joined Hudson Valley residents, business owners, and emergency service providers to discuss rising gasoline prices Read More…