Letter From Governor Cuomo

Letter From Governor Cuomo

My Fellow New Yorkers, You elected me to be your voice in Albany and to make tough decisions. Few issues are as critical to the future of our state as reforming our education system. Right now, we rank number one in the nation in spending per student, and number 34 in student achievement. Worse still, [...]

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Map from 1876

How Hopewell Junction Got Its Name

By Jacqueline Prusack Treasurer EFHS and Bernard Rudberg President Hopewell Depot Restoration Inc. Have you ever wondered why Hopewell is called a Junction? The original Hopewell Hamlet is on Beekman Road where Carpenter Road crosses. After the first railroad was built through theĀ area. business began to grow BrO\Bld the depot. When a second and third [...]

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Steven Shultis Selected as 2010 Cannizzaro CYA Recipient

Steven Shultis Selected as 2010 Cannizzaro CYA Recipient

Steven Shultis Our honoree this year is Steven Shultis, commissioner of the East Fishkill Fire District. Steve, also the owner of SJS Contractors for more than 30 years, lives in East Fishkill with his wife, Helene. He is chairman of the board of the Fishkill Baptist Church, where he served many years on the Trustee [...]

NYS Senate: A story of Fallen Leadership and Vision

A quick glance into the history books about New York State reveals how far our government in Albany has fallen. Full Story Brian Keeler: NYS Senate: A story of Fallen Leadership and Vision.