A view of the Tappan Zee Bridge on the far right and construction of what would become the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge during its construction. Incidentally, the original Tappan Zee Bridge was renamed the Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge in 1994 in honor of the former governor. Photo source: mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov. Skoufis introduces bill to reclaim Tappan Zee Bridge name State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) is now the prime sponsor of a bill (S.4558) that would return the Tappan Zee name... Local News 21 Feb 2023 | 09:49
‘It is long past time that we address this inequity’ The following letter was issued this week by a bipartisan group of New York State Senate colleagues to Majority Leader Andrea... Letters to the Editor 20 Feb 2023 | 10:31
State Sen. James Skoufis holds the six state DEC stop work orders sent in May, June, July, August, September and November of 2022, prohibiting any work to proceed at the South Blooming Grove development known as Clovewood, except for steps taken to prevent soil erosion. Skoufis called for the Department of Environmental Conservation to enforce its six standing “cease and desist” directives. Photos provided by the senator’s office. South Blooming Grove. Skoufis calls for DEC enforcement of ‘stop-work’ orders filed against Clovewood developers State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) was at the site of the controversial South Blooming Grove development known as... Police & Fire 07 Feb 2023 | 07:48
A tale of two representatives I recently had the opportunity to meet my two state representatives. While in Albany I was able to shake hands with my State... Letters to the Editor 01 Feb 2023 | 11:25
Skoufis on Kochul’s state of the state: ‘Thematically on-point but very light on details’ State Sen. James Skoufis offered the following reaction to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State message: The Governor’s... Letters to the Editor 13 Jan 2023 | 12:08
Capital improvement issues, sporting event security update at WV school board meeting Capital project update Assistant Superintendent for Business Tim Holmes provided an update on various repairs being done as... Home 09 Dec 2022 | 05:59
Skoufis’ Chief of Staff, Christie Foster, presents $25,000 in domestic violenec prevention funding to Fearless! Executive Director Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier at the organization’s Nov. 20 brunch. With domestic violence calls increase, Fearless! is granted $25,000 in annual funding to address it Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced $25,000 in now-annual state funding directed by his office to Fearless!,... Home 30 Nov 2022 | 12:32
Notes from November To the editor: Despite significant Democratic voter registration advantages, our County supported Republican Gubernatorial... Letters to the Editor 21 Nov 2022 | 08:49
William Whetzel, President Rumshock Veterans Foundation Elected officials will serve three course dinner for Rumshock veterans’ group fundraiser Eight local elected officials will serve a three-course, prix-fixe dinner at the Landmark Inn on Dec. 6, to benefit Rumshock... Home 20 Nov 2022 | 12:22
James Skoufis outdoes Dorey Houle in unofficial New York State Senate race results Local News 09 Nov 2022 | 11:09
Houle seeks to oust Skoufis for NY State Senate seat There are two candidates seeking to take the New York State Senate seat for District 42, which covers most of Orange County.... Local News 02 Nov 2022 | 04:17
Paxton Honerkamp Paxton Honerkamp finds a compelling path in civic engagement Superintendent’s Spotlight: Paxton Honerkamp Paxton Honerkamp’s passion for government and civic engagement began with the... Home 21 Sep 2022 | 01:15
Uprising against Orange County IDA To the editor: Elected officials sent this letter to the Orange County Industrial Development Agency: Dear IDA Board: While... Letters to the Editor 06 Sep 2022 | 10:16
“We frequently get calls from folks in the trenches saying, I think I’ve witnessed human trafficking. What are the next steps I can take?” said Fearless! Executive Director Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier. Human trafficking awareness training requirement sought for bar owners Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and representatives from the Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association and Fearless!... Home 19 Jul 2022 | 03:11
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) gathered with representatives from Bumble, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Women’s Political Caucus, and other advocates at the Capitol Senator Skoufis and cohorts call for passage of cyberflashing legislation Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) gathered with representatives from... Home 16 May 2022 | 08:22
