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
Thanks for Small Things for Ukraine Dear Editor, I’m writing to thank our Warwick community for supporting “Small Things for Ukraine,” our popup food truck and... Letters to the Editor 29 Jun 2022 | 12:18
Martucci disputes Hochul’s veto of funding increase for schools for children with disabilities Today Governor Hochul vetoed bipartisan legislation, S6516A, that I co-sponsor, that would require the State to provide schools... Letters to the Editor 01 Jan 2022 | 08:38
Letter: Masks, liberty and women’s titles I was confused by the Republican responses published December 17th rgarding the statewide mask mandate.... Opinion 19 Dec 2021 | 11:50
Letter: Choose lives over profits Dear Editor The viewpoints of Senator Mike Martucci, Assemblyman Colin Schmitt and Chairman GOP Nick Langworthy sadden me... Opinion 19 Dec 2021 | 11:38
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
Orange County Radio WTBQ’s sixth Annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun. From left, members of the Nam Knights pose with County Executive Steve Neuhaus and his daughters, Station owner Frank Truatt, New York State Sen. Mike Martucci, Stephan Kitar, Station Manager Taylor Sterling, Warwick Councilman Floyd DeAngelo, OC Legislator Candidate Glenn Ehlers, MSgt. Sara Pastorella and her children. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) WTBQ launches sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive Orange County Radio WTBQ’s sixth Annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun and everyone is invited to help Santa deliver... Local News 18 Oct 2021 | 02:02
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... Local News 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
The 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden at Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Warwick was dedicated on the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers and the United States. Photo by Robert G. Breese. A letter of gratitude The 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden is in place and completed in time for a beautiful and meaningful dedication ceremony. Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2021 | 12:44
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
On Thursday, September 9, GTI hosted a ground-breaking ceremony on the company’s 38-acre site to celebrate the beginning of construction. Photos by Roger Gavan. Green Thumb Industries breaks ground at former Mid-Orange Correctional Facility One of the nation’s leading cannabis retailers, Green Thumb Industries (GTI), will be building a modern cannabis campus on... Local News 14 Sep 2021 | 03:04
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, state Sen. Mike Martucci and Assemblyman Karl Brabenec with John and Peggy Christison, owners of Yesterdays in Warwick on Monday, Aug. 9. Neuhaus, Martucci and Brabenec served as guest bartenders at the event, which raised more than $3,000 for the Warwick Valley VFW Post 4662. Photo provided by Orange County. Warwick. Neuhaus, Martucci, Brabenec host fund raiser for VFW Post 4662 at Yesterdays Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus joined state Sen. Mike Martucci (SD 42) and Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (AD 98) to... Local News 10 Aug 2021 | 06:23