Category: Politics
DELIVERING FOR NEW YORKERS IN 2024
Albany is alive with political activity once again. Having concluded our ceremonial start of the 2024 session last week, and at the time of writing, eRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Just before the end of 2023, my bill to overhaul the antiquated village incorporation laws was signed into law by Governor Hochul. This defeated tRead More…
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus Begins Term as President of County Executives’ Association
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus began his term as President of the NYS County Executives’ Association (NYSCEA) today. Neuhaus replaces the AssRead More…
What are your goals for the new year?
STATEMENT FROM FORMER SENATOR MIKE MARTUCCI It’s time once again to set goals for the new year. My goal for 2024 is to learn how to cook. AnyonRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
2023 has been a year to remember. And as we turn the calendar’s page, rather than dwell on what’s left undone, I would like to take a moment to loRead More…
New York to Consider Reparations for Descendants of Slaves
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that creates a commission that will study the impacts of slavery and consider what reparation paymentRead More…
Who is to Blame for Skyrocketing Utility Costs?
Healthy businesses are the lifelines of thriving communities. From small “mom-and-pop” shops to large corporations, these businesses shape our nRead More…
CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) The most wonderful time of the year, indeed! Like many other Americans, ChristmaRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
The holidays are the time of year where it feels right to take a moment to slow down. To take time to share moments with our family and friends, and lRead More…