Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced that he is sponsoring several women’s rights and equality bills, and that he is the newest member of the Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus. “I stand in strong support of the governor’s priorities regarding women’s rights and equality in New York State,” Assemblyman Skoufis said. “I will work each and every [...]
Assemblyman Skoufis introduces legislation to address the lack of response by insurance companies after a natural disaster In light of more common natural disasters that have left Orange and Rockland Counties devastated in recent years, Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) introduced his first set of bills as a state legislator. The legislation, submitted during Skoufis’ first [...]
Included in the list of last week’s announcement of state economic development grants was $594,000 for the Village of Kiryas’ Joel’s. According to the award, funds are to be used to “undertake improvements to [Kiryas Joel's] waste water treatment plant to correct conditions resulting in violations of its State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit.” [...]
Before a crowd of nearly two-hundred family, friends, supporters, and neighbors, James Skoufis took the oath of office for the 99th Assembly District this past Sunday; Town of Woodbury Judge David Levinson presided over the swearing-in at Palaia Winery. Though he has already begun meeting with constituents, community groups, and fellow legislators, Skoufis’ term officially [...]
Assembly candidate James Skoufis creates plan to streamline flood insurance claims Assembly candidate James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) today announced his plan to help families and businesses access flood insurance benefits and assistance more easily and quickly. The plan was created to address the many issues the community faced in the wake of Hurricane Irene, Skoufis noted. [...]
Now is not the time to require businesses that deliver the goods we depend on everyday to pay a 45 percent toll increase. The economy is still struggling; we have not yet rebounded from the recession. The proposed toll increase will affect more than just truck drivers. Increasing the costs of shipping will force small [...]
Skoufis fights to protect seniors; pressures Diana to come clean on Valley View Skoufis to Assembly Opponents: Join me in calling on Diana to testify “County Executive Diana owes us some answers,” said Woodbury Councilman and state Assembly candidate James Skoufis (D-WF Woodbury), who today called on Diana to appear before the County Legislature and [...]
The Rockland County Democratic Committee unanimously endorsed Woodbury Councilman James Skoufis on Thursday in the race for the new 99th Assembly District currently held by Nancy Calhoun. Calhoun will be retiring at year’s end. “Stony Point and the rest of the District need a representative in the Assembly who understands the needs of middle class [...]
The Orange County Democratic Committee endorsed Woodbury Councilman James Skoufis on Sunday in the race to take on incumbent Nancy Calhoun in the new 99th Assembly District. “The district cannot afford more of the same ineffective representation. We need to have real property tax reform and make sure that the district gets its fair share [...]
Woodbury Councilman James Skoufis, emphasizing the need to send a strong and effective voice to Albany focusing on local job creation and property tax reform, has announced his candidacy for the newly proposed 99th Assembly District which is currently held by Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun. Skoufis, a Democrat, is serving his first term as a Councilman [...]
