New York State

  • Skoufis’ Pro-Consumer Live Event Ticketing Reforms to Become Law

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), Chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, announced that his sweeping pro-consumer legislation (S.9461) to curb the deceptive practices of mega ticket retailers has passed both houses with bipartisan support. These new reforms follow a lengthy 2021 probe conducted by the investigations committee that pitted Skoufis against some […]

  • Four Skoufis Bills to Strengthen Code Enforcement and Repair Neglected Housing Pass Senate

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that four of his bills aimed at improving code enforcement and holding neglectful building owners accountable have passed the Senate with bipartisan support:  S.8146, which would create a pilot program allowing municipalities to perform emergency code enforcement repairs necessitated by property owner negligence. Costs of these repairs would be […]

  • Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

    News from Gov. Hochul Launch of $10 Million ConnectALL Pilot Initiative to bring affordable broadband internet access to rural communities. Read more here. Over $22 Million in Funding to Further New York’s Revitalization and Environmental Stewardship.  Read more here. Launch of Prison Redevelopment Commission.  Read more here. Historic $2 Billion in Child Care Subsidies to Support Low-Income and […]

  • Skoufis Bill to Slash Prescription Drug Prices Sails Through Senate

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that his bill (S.1737) creating a wholesale import program for prescription drugs has easily passed the Senate with bipartisan support. The measure was among a package of legislation aimed at cutting prescription costs for New Yorkers.  Under existing federal law, states may authorize wholesale importation from other countries if […]

  • Skoufis Enters Race for Orange County-Based State Senate District

    “With the release of finalized State Senate maps that aggressively carved up our existing district, my family, team, and I found ourselves with an incredibly difficult decision to make over the past two weeks. We considered every available option to determine how best to continue serving the people of the Hudson Valley, and I am […]

  • Dominican College is now Dominican University New York

    Town of Orangetown is now home to a College and a University! Dominican University New York moves forward with a renewed spirit and dedication to its mission to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs.