Senator’s open letter to Orange County Industrial Development Agency Dear Orange County IDA Board: I write with strong objections to the incentives being sought by the Royal Wine Corporation... Letters to the Editor 17 Aug 2022 | 03:52
“We frequently get calls from folks in the trenches saying, I think I’ve witnessed human trafficking. What are the next steps I can take?” said Fearless! Executive Director Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier. Human trafficking awareness training requirement sought for bar owners Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and representatives from the Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association and Fearless!... Home 19 Jul 2022 | 03:11
At the courthouse dedication to Edward J. Kellman, Senator James Skoufis speaks to Woodbury officials and others gathered there. Renovated Woodbury courthouse dedicated to well-liked justice/educator Kellman Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Town of Woodbury Supervisor Thomas Burke gathered with local officials on Friday... Home 17 Jul 2022 | 10:15
Long awaited Woodbury pool opens with a splash The pool envisioned years ago by the late Woodbury Town Supervisor John P. Burke finally opened on July 4 with much wet and... Home 05 Jul 2022 | 06:11
Students don’t feel safe. Here’s what to do about it. I recently met a father who has taken to placing an unconventional item in his daughter’s backpack each day before school:... Letters to the Editor 22 Jun 2022 | 08:53
New bills make owners pay for property in disrepair Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that four of his bills aimed at improving code enforcement and holding... Local News 08 Jun 2022 | 04:44
State Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) with Monroe Woodbury High School valedictorian Alex Liu Skoufis acknowledges local valedictorians and salutatorians in Albany Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) welcomed Valedictorians and Salutatorians from his Hudson Valley district to Albany... Home 25 May 2022 | 05:24
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) gathered with representatives from Bumble, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Women’s Political Caucus, and other advocates at the Capitol Senator Skoufis and cohorts call for passage of cyberflashing legislation Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) gathered with representatives from... Local News 16 May 2022 | 08:22
Harriman receives $823,000 to address water issues Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that a combined $26.7 million has been awarded to three communities in... Home 26 Apr 2022 | 02:36
“Early learning helps our kids build skills to reach their developmental milestones, grants families the financial freedom to give their kids the educational foundation they need and deserve, helps to break cycles of poverty, and allows parents like myself to reenter the workforce. Research has also shown that access to early learning programs can facilitate discovery of learning disabilities at a younger age, allowing parents and teachers to intervene sooner and improve outcomes,” said Cynthia Fusillo, a local parent and UPK advocate. Addition of 2650 pre-kindergarten seats in Senate district, Skoufis announced Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Cornwall Central School District leadership, local officials, and parents... Home 22 Apr 2022 | 01:24
At Joe Melillo’s Eagle Scout ceremony: (left to right) Senator James Skoufis, Joe Melillo, Tim Murphy, Ed Long Joe Melillo soars to rank of Eagle Scout Developing leadership and sensitivity to others’ needs were among the gains Joe Melillo attributed to his efforts on the... Local News 04 Apr 2022 | 03:59
To dredge or not to dredge: Dwyer’s plan for the ponds Neil Dwyer, the recently re-elected mayor of Monroe, recently explained his plans for a dredging project aimed at removing... Local News 23 Mar 2022 | 04:28
Bill to keep corporate money out of politics introduced by Skoufis New legislation that would limit corporate influence in New York’s elections by eliminating corporate campaign contributionsState... Local News 15 Mar 2022 | 06:14
Mid-Hudson Senators and the Public Utility Law Project Alert Residents About Their Utility Rights On Thursday, the New York State Senate Mid-Hudson Valley delegation, including Senators Elijah-Reichlin-Melnick (D-38), James... Local News 15 Mar 2022 | 01:55
Skoufis announces Senate investigation into utility pricing Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) gathered with local residents and the Public Utility Law Project (PULP) at a constituent’s... Local News 05 Mar 2022 | 06:13
