Orange County

  • A Winter Storm is on the way! Be prepared!

    Please prepare for possible outages due to high winds and rain expected to start today, Thursday, 12/22/22 into Friday, 12/23/22. The Department of Public Works is prepared to respond to any emergency. In the event of a true emergency dial 911. Some helpful storm tips from Orange & Rockland Utilities: Make Sure Your O&R Contact […]

  • Skoufis Slams Governor’s Anti-Worker Veto of Stewart Airport Bill

    “Today’s veto by Governor Hochul of my bill to extend a supplement to help the underpaid, hardworking men and women of Stewart International Airport pay for their healthcare premiums is shameful. As the one and only Port Authority airport not covered by this benefit in the Health Terminals Act – the very issue my legislation […]

  • Skoufis Applauds New Proceeding by Public Service Commission Against Central Hudson

    “After months of advocacy from our office, the Public Utility Law Project (PULP), and our constituents, I am thrilled to learn that the Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved PULP’s formal motion today, instituting a proceeding against Central Hudson to determine whether there was mismanagement by the company that led to ongoing and systemic billing […]

  • Skoufis to Intro Bill to Curb Excessive SUNY Compensation

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced he will introduce legislation aimed at curbing excessive compensation packages for State University of New York (SUNY) leadership. The move follows this week’s appointment of SUNY Chancellor John King, who will receive $750,000 annually, a paid residence in Albany, an additional New York City housing stipend, a monthly travel […]

  • Six arrested for falsifying business records, official misconduct, petit larceny

    New City, NY – Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III announces the arrest of 6 individuals for falsifying business records, official misconduct, and petit larceny. The arrests stemmed from a six-week investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Office, after receiving a complaint regarding misconduct by employees of the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources. The 6 individuals […]

  • Skoufis Secures Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention

    Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced $25,000 in now-annual state funding directed by his office to Fearless!, formerly known as Safe Homes, to support domestic violence prevention programming. The funding was presented to Fearless! Executive Director Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier by Skoufis’ Chief of Staff, Christie Foster, at the organization’s November 20 “Celebration of Hope” brunch.  “I’m […]