Orange County

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Route 17 Project Will Improve Safety, Ease Traffic and Lower Emissions
An additional lane will ease congestion to tourist destinations and support local businesses that rely on efficient transportation for deliveries.

The Changing of the Guard: Halahan to Retire as CEO of Orange County Partnership; Eckert Appointed as Replacement
Business leaders praised Halahan’s work since 2002 as President and CEO of the Orange County Partnership and also hailed Eckert’s appointment.

Orange County Secures Second FAST NY Grant to Help Foster Potential Shovel-Ready Projects
The potential development opportunities will focus on targeting offshore wind supply chain companies, state officials noted.

City of Middletown Schedules Public Hearing on Good Cause Eviction Law for March 4
HGAR strongly opposes Good Cause Eviction, arguing it limits landlords' ability to manage properties. Automatic lease renewals, rent restrictions, and legal hurdles could discourage investment, shrink rental inventory, and raise costs for both landlords and tenants.

PrimeSource Building Products Signs 312,267-SF Lease at Maybrook Logistics Center
PrimeSource, which is a leading manufacturer of proprietary brands and a distributor of premier third-party brands, will utilize the location to service New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Orange County Partnership Hands Out Awards and Touts New Marketing Focus in 2025
The Orange County Partnership, founded in 1986, has assisted in a total of 873 attractions and expansion projects in 38 years.

NYSERDA Awards $320,000 to Study Possible Reuse of Roseton, Danskammer Energy Sites in Newburgh
The NYSERDA grant announcement builds on the recent allocation of nearly $4 million in federal funding to the Educational and Cultural Trust Fund of the Electrical Industry.

HGAR’s Orange County Day Shined the Spotlight on the County’s Vibrant Commercial and Residential RE Sectors
Eckert of the Orange County Partnership said that national developer interest in Orange County remains “very strong” despite the present financial market volatility.

EXCLUSIVE: NYSDOT Report: Route 17 Expansion Alternatives to be Studied Will Cost More Than $1.3 Billion Each to Complete
For the build alternative that involves the construction of a general use third lane with interchange improvements and mobility and access improvements, the total cost estimate is $1,412,500,000.

Orange County Tourism Rebrands, Urging All To ‘Pick OCNY’
The spirit of the region is also captured in the new Orange County Tourism tagline: “The Fresh State of Mind.”

July 2023 Hudson Valley Storm Damage Victims Eligible for SBA Aid
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on May 28 that federal assistance is available to New Yorkers in Ontario, Orange, and contiguous counties who were impacted by last year’s early July flood event.

New York State Maps Out 21 DRI, NY Forward Projects in Four Hudson Valley Communities
The City of Port Jervis was named the Mid-Hudson region winner of the sixth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative in 2023.