Pictured from left to right at a previous Rumshock Veterans Foundation dinner are: Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard; Village of Florida Mayor Dan Harter Jr.; Mid-Hudson News Publisher Mike Martucci; David Rabbitts, former Legislative Director for James Skoufis; Assemblyman Karl Brabenec; the Greenwood Lake Mayor (and Town of Warwick Supervisor candidate) Jesse Dwyer; and Warwick Town Supervisor Mike Sweeton. Photo by Peter Lyons Hall. Fundraiser set for Sept. 19 to build affordable housing for veterans Several elected officials in the lower Hudson Valley region will serve dinner to guests at an upcoming fundraising event... Local News 20 Aug 2023 | 07:29
A view of the Tappan Zee Bridge on the far right and construction of what would become the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge during its construction. Incidentally, the original Tappan Zee Bridge was renamed the Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge in 1994 in honor of the former governor. Photo source: mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov. Skoufis introduces bill to reclaim Tappan Zee Bridge name State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) is now the prime sponsor of a bill (S.4558) that would return the Tappan Zee name... Local News 21 Feb 2023 | 09:49
Uprising against Orange County IDA To the editor: Elected officials sent this letter to the Orange County Industrial Development Agency: Dear IDA Board: While... Letters to the Editor 06 Sep 2022 | 10:16
Green sand water filtration system on the way for Hambletonian Park Funding to address water issues long grumbled about in Hambletonian Park was spotlighted at the recent Town of Goshen Board... Home 31 Aug 2022 | 06:06
Kevindaryan Lujan, who currently represents Orange County Legislative District 4 (primarily Newburgh), is collecting petition signatures for a bid as Senator for the newly created Senate District 39. Re-districting map shifts shake up candidacies Once again, candidates for November’s elections are having to take a second look at what their new district boundaries might... Home 01 Jun 2022 | 07:59
Senator Mike Martucci explains why he won’t seek re-election GOSHEN, NY — “When the redistricting process began and I declared I was running for re-election, the Senate District I petitioned... News 31 May 2022 | 10:32
Forestburgh. Legislation targeting bail reform weakness announced by Martucci Proposed legislation in the state Senate that authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all felony arson charges was announced... Local News 06 Feb 2022 | 07:41
Samir and Hetal Shah received an Empire Award for their work in Sullivan County Chester pharmacist couple volunteers to provide free vaccinations to community members needing assistance Samir and Hetal Shah, the owners of K & K Pharmacy in Liberty, were recently recognized with an Empire Award by Senator Mike... Local News 27 Jan 2022 | 11:58
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 10, that masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. Photo illustration. ‘Enough is enough:’ Republicans oppose Gov. Hochul’s mask mandate New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 10, that masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses... Letters to the Editor 13 Dec 2021 | 08:17
Back in May, State Senators Skoufis, a Democrat, and Mike Martucci, a Republican, held a joint press conference with members of the Pharmacists Society of Orange County, local pharmacists and patients at NeighborhoodRx Pharmacy in Slate Hill, calling on the state to save mom-and-pop pharmacies. Now they are urging the governor to sign the Pharmacy Rescue Bills. Provided photo. ‘A battle a battle for ... our communities — our friends, neighbors and local pharmacists’ State Senators James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Mike Martucci (R,C,I-Hudson Valley/Catskills) called on Governor Kathy... Home 13 Oct 2021 | 08:40
Adults and older athletes were swinging for the fences while younger competitors had modified home run targets. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Beautiful People hosts inaugural ‘Out at Our Park’ Home Run Derby On Sept. 18, Beautiful People hosted its first “Out at Our Park” Home Run Derby along with food, drinks and other fun activities... Business 05 Oct 2021 | 02:25
State aid. Greenwood Lake library awarded $174,688 in state funding for construction projects The Ramapo-Catskill Library System has been allocated $328,594 in state aid for library construction funds, according to... Local News 14 Sep 2021 | 08:04
Pictured from left to right at the Goshen Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast are Charles Walwyn (Wallkill Valley Federal), Amy VanAmburgh (Rhinebeck Bank), and Mike Martucci (Wallkill Valley Federal). Photo provided by Goshen Chamber of Commerce. Goshen. Update on Goshen Chamber’s community services Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus joined members of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce members on Aug 18 at the Castle Fun... Local News 18 Aug 2021 | 09:28
The fallout from Cuomo’s resignation The reaction was lightening quick to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement Tuesday, Aug. 10, that he would resign his office.... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2021 | 03:07
Both Republicans and Democrats reacted swiftly this week to New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ report on the sexual harassment charges leveled against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Members of both parties called on Cuomo to resign and, if not, to be impeached. Photo By Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York. Republicans on Cuomo: ‘Time is up’ New York State Republican office holders issued the following statements after the release of Attorney General Letitia James’... Letters to the Editor 03 Aug 2021 | 02:52
