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 … [Read more...] about Senator Skoufis Commends Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Receiving National Accreditation
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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 children -- … [Read more...] about Skoufis Presents Monroe Marathon Runner and Widow of First Responder with Senate Commendation
Skoufis, Local Officials Announce Funding for New Law Enforcement Caseworker Position in Orange County
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Middletown Mayor Joe Destefano, Bureau Commander of Operations/Lieutenant Jeff Thoelen, and local police officers to announce new funding for a novel ‘community caseworker’ position–a model for addressing high call volume related to mental illness, homelessness, and domestic violence to help keep both law enforcement professionals … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Local Officials Announce Funding for New Law Enforcement Caseworker Position in Orange County
Skoufis Kicks Off Annual Summer Town Hall Series
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) kicked off his annual ‘Skoufis On Your Street’ town hall series last week in Monroe, bringing together a group of about fifty neighbors from Orange County to discuss local funding priorities, legislation, development, and more at Javajo’s Coffee Bar. In coming weeks he’ll host two more town hall events, in Warwick and … [Read more...] about Skoufis Kicks Off Annual Summer Town Hall Series
Skoufis, Bar Owners, Advocates Call on Governor to Sign Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and representatives from the Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association and Fearless! gathered Tuesday at the Captain’s Table in Monroe to call on the Governor to sign Skoufis’ legislation (S.7360). The measure, advanced in both chambers this year, would require State Liquor Authority (SLA) bartender training programs to … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Bar Owners, Advocates Call on Governor to Sign Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation