Orange County Executive – The Cornwall Local

Executive says “it’s not over yet”

July 22, 2020 Ken Cashman

“It’s been a wild trip,” the executive admits, “and it’s not over yet.” The virus isn’t finished with the county.

County reports first COVID-19 death

March 25, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The Orange County Health Department on Wednesday reported the first death in Orange County as a result of COVID-19.

Don’t panic. Be aware. Wash your hands.

March 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Much like everyone else, area elected officials are worried about Corona-virus (COVID-19).

Neuhaus is optimistic about the coming year

January 1, 2020 Ken Cashman

What a difference a year has made! Last December County Executive Steve Neuhaus came home from a military exercise in El Paso. He was about to be deployed to the Middle East.

Trees for Troops an annual holiday tradition

November 14, 2019 Ken Cashman

Tree-loading day has become a community event. Some kids get out of school on the morning when the trucks arrive at Farmside Acres…

Students request Lego statue on Mastodon Day

November 1, 2019 Jason Kaplan

On Oct. 25, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Historian Johanna Yaun visited fourth graders at Willow Avenue Elementary School. The date marked the fifth anniversary of Mastodon Day.

Home from Iraq, Neuhaus is back to work

August 30, 2019 Ken Cashman

The County Executive’s office has changed since our last visit. The dart board is gone. It’s hidden by an Islamic prayer rug. One of several mementoes of a six-month deployment to Iraq.

Public responds to Neuhaus overseas posting

March 15, 2019 Editorial Staff

Dave Andryshak glanced at the vans parked at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. “We have a local Sam’s Club here,” he quipped.

Judge McGuirk passes Thursday night

October 19, 2018 Ken Cashman

County Executive Steve Neuhaus expressed his regret today at the Thursday night passing of John McGuirk…

Executive expects an exciting year

February 24, 2017 Ken Cashman

“It’s going to be a great year,” Steve Neuhaus predicted at the start of a Friday morning interview. The county executive was referring to projects in the works or on the drawing board. But the observation could also apply to his personal life.