STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Radium water as energy drinks, cigarettes as a cure for asthma, asbestos as a fireproofing agent—there are many relics of the early 20th century weRead More…
Category: Politics
Restaurants Push to Make Drinks “To-Go” Law Permanent
During the height of the pandemic, then-Governor Andrew Cuomo allowed restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages “to-go.” In 2022, a temporary law Read More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
It’s the people of Orange County who make our communities great. Our teachers and nurses, our firefighters and police officers. From first responderRead More…
NON-CITIZENS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) The past week saw the Assembly not in session, affording me the opportunity to eRead More…
Deadline Nearing for Enhanced Senior STAR Tax Credit
The deadline for seniors in most municipalities to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1.Read More…
Fallen Firefighter’s Birthday Sparks Renewed Call for Bail Reform
For Jim Steinberg, passing “Billy’s Law” is personal, and on what would have been his son’s 40th birthday he and his family are renewing theirRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
In the thick of budget season, I thought I’d take a moment to break down the process involved in its formation. Budget negotiations are scheduled onRead More…
PRESIDENT’S DAY AND THE LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War in 1783, George Washington wasRead More…
Mayor’s Facebook Page Hacked, Used in Scam
Residents warned to beware of online swindlers “They were using my name, so people were getting upset with me; they were trying to find me and weRead More…
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces February C.A.R.E.S. Van Schedule
Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s February events will build upon goal of bringing vital federal services direcRead More…