Oliver Mantyk
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Oliver Mantyk reports on the New York state with a focus on Orange County. You can contact him at [email protected].
LATEST
Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
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Orange County Drug Task Force Sees Success in Illegal Firearms Confiscations, Investigations
The years 2024 and 2025 included major operations and seizures for the drug- and firearm-focused task force.
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Sen. Skoufis’s Bill Relaxing Regulation on Alcohol Purchases by Restaurants and Bars Passed Into Law
The bill allowing for taverns and other establishments to buy small amounts of alcohol locally will come into effect before St. Patrick’s Day in March.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
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New York Governor Ends Regulation for Natural Gas Utility Providers, Citing Affordability
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law the elimination of the ‘100-foot-rule,’ which requires natural gas companies to pay for gas lines up to 100 feet.
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New Middletown Holds Candlelight Christmas Concert at Presbyterian Church
The pastor said the performance was a way of giving to the community.
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Orange County Industrial Development Agency Investigates Why Some Companies Are Falling Short on Job Creation
Companies cite clerical errors as a major reason for low job creation numbers.
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Middletown Water Supply Hit With Accidental Fluoride Surge in November: Public Works Commissioner
The Department of Public Works Commissioner revealed an accidental overdose of fluoride in the city water supply that happened in November.
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Sen. Skoufis Calls on OCIDA to Cancel 15 Tax-Break Programs Over Failed Job Creation
The Orange County Industrial Development Agency can legally claw back tax-break money from companies that fall short on their promises.
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Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
|
Orange County Drug Task Force Sees Success in Illegal Firearms Confiscations, Investigations
The years 2024 and 2025 included major operations and seizures for the drug- and firearm-focused task force.
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Sen. Skoufis’s Bill Relaxing Regulation on Alcohol Purchases by Restaurants and Bars Passed Into Law
The bill allowing for taverns and other establishments to buy small amounts of alcohol locally will come into effect before St. Patrick’s Day in March.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
|
New York Governor Ends Regulation for Natural Gas Utility Providers, Citing Affordability
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law the elimination of the ‘100-foot-rule,’ which requires natural gas companies to pay for gas lines up to 100 feet.
|
New Middletown Holds Candlelight Christmas Concert at Presbyterian Church
The pastor said the performance was a way of giving to the community.
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Orange County Industrial Development Agency Investigates Why Some Companies Are Falling Short on Job Creation
Companies cite clerical errors as a major reason for low job creation numbers.
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Middletown Water Supply Hit With Accidental Fluoride Surge in November: Public Works Commissioner
The Department of Public Works Commissioner revealed an accidental overdose of fluoride in the city water supply that happened in November.
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Sen. Skoufis Calls on OCIDA to Cancel 15 Tax-Break Programs Over Failed Job Creation
The Orange County Industrial Development Agency can legally claw back tax-break money from companies that fall short on their promises.
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