Orange County New York Legislature

11/14/2024

10/08/2023

The County Legislature on Thursday passed a resolution criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for denying Individual Assistance (IA) to residents impacted by July’s historic storm.

Approximately 1,300 County residents to date have submitted individual damage assessment forms, only a portion of which have been deemed income-eligible under the New York State Governor’s Flood Assistance Program, or otherwise able to receive very limited private or Federal funding assistance.

County Executive Steve Neuhaus said: “We need Washington, D.C. to do its job and provide this much-needed aid to our residents, including many who are still recovering from the storm,” Neuhaus said. “It is disappointing that FEMA has failed us, denying Orange County flood victims IA, but they can still rectify this situation by stepping up to the plate and assisting these residents who have endured tremendous hardships. We will continue to advocate for all County residents impacted by July’s storm and have been denied state and federal assistance.”

Katie Bonelli, Chairwoman of the Orange County Legislature, said: “It is a sad commentary that we must even pass this resolution. We stand strong and will continue to advocate for the Orange County residents impacted by July’s storm. Our residents face daunting financial burdens as they recover and rebuild. They are in urgent need of federal assistance to address the damage.”

Legislator Kevin Hines, Chairman of the Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee, said: “We are disappointed in FEMA, an organization that you would expect to be there for Orange County residents in a time of great need. Instead, FEMA has just walked away from us and ignored our pleas for assistance. We need our federal partners to do the right thing and prioritize helping Orange County residents who suffered significant hardships because of the storm.”

08/05/2023

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office was held on Thursday at the Orange County Emergency Management Center in Goshen, wh...

07/27/2023

07/26/2023

07/26/2023

GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus on Tuesday supported a resolution submitted by the legislature requesting additional federal and state assistance to all individuals, businesses, and farmers impacted by the recent flooding and related destruction in the county. Many of those residen...

07/04/2023

05/07/2023

With our Orange County Sheriff, Paul Arteta, and fellow Orange County legislators: Paul Ruszkiewicz, Janet Sutherland, Chairwoman Katie Bonelli, and Peter Touhy attending the Annual Orange County Law Enforcement Memorial Service.

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

04/20/2023

ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE PROUDLY CELEBRATES YOUTH-IN-GOVERNMENT DAY

Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County proudly hosted the Youth-in-Government program on Thursday, April 20th, just over 60 students from 11 local school districts at the County’s Government Center.

The Orange County Youth Bureau and Orange/Ulster BOCES co-host Youth-in-Government Day which highlights the continued commitment and support local schools and officials have in developing young leaders from around the County.

Several students joined legislators for a behind the scenes look at government in action. They held a spirited debate on current issues as they participated in a special mock session with the Orange County Legislature at the Government Center.

04/14/2023

Congratulations County Clerk Kelly Eskew!

Chairwoman Katie Bonelli, Majority Leader Tom Faggione, Legislators Cheney, Ramos, Ruszkiewicz, Sassi and Touchy proudly join in the ribbon cutting ceremony for our Mobile DMV.