New York State

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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. 

I’m appalled that with only days left in this legislative session, New York’s state elected officials are, in what can only be described as a power grab, pushing for an unconstitutional violation of the voting rights, the right to responsive local government, and right to self-determination of every resident of this State outside of New […]