In support of State Senator James Skoufis James Skoufis has been a representative of the Town of Chester and Orange County for many years. Throughout that time, he... Letters to the Editor 14 Oct 2024 | 12:10
Skoufis is ‘a hardworking advocate’ State Senator James Skoufis serves his constituents and the entire state in many ways, but I’m especially impressed by what... Letters to the Editor 13 Oct 2024 | 04:14
I-84 West from Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) I-84 crash gate installation complete On July 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the installation of a long-sought emergency access gate along I-84 was complete.... Local News 01 Aug 2024 | 12:35
Senator kicks off annual ‘Skoufis On Your Street’ Town Hall series Senator James Skoufis (D-42) announced his summer series of conversations across Orange County known as “Skoufis On Your... Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 02:40
Mitts wins Conservative primary The preliminary Conservative primary election results for NYS Senate District 42 show Tim Mitts ahead of Dorey Houle by just... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 09:25
Last call for dry towns? New York weighs lifting post-Prohibition law that let towns keep booze bans New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under... News 12 Apr 2024 | 04:47
HR Commissioner Langdon Chapman and StarCIO owner Isaac Sacolick. FBI subpoenas records related to county IT contract On the heels of a recent report by State Sen. James Skoufis (D-42), chair of the State Senate Committee on Investigations... News 17 Jan 2024 | 12:22
Skoufis reacts to Governor Hochul’s third State of the State Address The Governor’s State of the State addressed topics that are vital to the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. I was... Letters to the Editor 10 Jan 2024 | 09:25
Highway Administration approves plan to build crash gate on I-84 In a joint statement, Senator James Skoufis (D-42), Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R-98), and Wawayanda Town Supervisor Denise... Home 29 Dec 2023 | 10:22
Hochul signs bill aligning local elections with statewide races New York’s governor has signed into law a bill changing the state’s election calendar so that more local elections are timed... News 26 Dec 2023 | 10:02
Appreciating the moment 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... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2023 | 12:07
L-R: James Skoufis and Langdon Chapman. County to address nepotism allegations in New Year A report released earlier this month by the NYS Sen. James Skoufis alleging corruption on behalf of a political ally of Orange... News 20 Dec 2023 | 04:26
An example of an old utility pole. ( Photo courtesy Pixabay) Skoufis launches initiative encouraging municipalities to combat ‘zombie’ poles NY State Senator James Skoufis (D-42) recently asked local municipalities to pressure utility companies to remove hazardous... Local News 19 Nov 2023 | 01:54
Sen Skoufis announces the passage of his bill expanding state park access for local veterans at Bear Mountain State Park. Skoufis announces free state parks access for all New York veterans and Gold Star families Senator James Skoufis (D-42) joined the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and local veterans to announce Governor Kathy... News 14 Nov 2023 | 03:28
I-84 West from Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) I-84 bus crash highlights flaws in highway design On Thursday, September 21, a devasting bus accident took the lives of two adults and left five students in critical condition.... News 27 Sep 2023 | 12:33
