• URGING IMMUNIZATION, STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON POLIO DETECTED IN NEW YORK STATE

    Following the Identification of a Paralytic Polio Case in Rockland County, More Virus Found in Environmental Samples in Rockland and Orange Counties – Evidence of Local Transmission To Keep New Yorkers and Children Polio-Free, Unvaccinated New Yorkers Should Get Immunized Right Away health.ny.gov/polio Albany, N.Y. (August 4, 2022) – The New York State Department of Health […]

  • Four WMCHealth Hospitals recognized for stroke care excellence

    American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Cite Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital   VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance […]

  • John and Josephine Carollo

    John Carollo and Josephine Carollo (nee Cordaro) passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 and Friday, July 29, 2022, respectively. They are the beloved parents of Tina and her husband Nick Manganiello and Santo and his wife Pauline. Proud grandparents of Nicholas and Daniella. Josephine is also survived by her sister, Gina Somma and her nephew, Nicasio.   […]

  • Caring for Your Plants During a Heat Wave

    (Pomona, New York) August 4, 2022 — Taking care of your garden and house plants during the dog days of summer can be stressful. Here are some tips and tricks on plant care during a heat wave. For Outdoor Plants: Water plants deeply, ideally first thing in the morning while temperatures are still low. Potted plants will probably […]

  • Senator Skoufis Commends Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Receiving National Accreditation 

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) presented Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois with a proclamation in recognition of the agency’s achievement in being awarded with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation.  CALEA was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations in the […]

  • Skoufis Presents Monroe Marathon Runner and Widow of First Responder with Senate Commendation

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently awarded a Senate Commendation to Monroe resident Irene Sullivan for her run in the 2021 NYC Marathon, raising almost $20,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of her late husband, Brian.  Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young […]