Neuhaus delivered his State of the County address to a packed audience on Wednesday evening April 23rd at the Emergency Services Center auditorium The event was also livestreamed on Facebook “It’s always an honor and a privilege to introduce my friend and colleague in County Government and our County Executive “We are both dedicated to operating an efficient County government for the residents of Orange County and I am grateful to work with Steve and our entire County workforce in delivering excellent services in an effective and efficient manner County Executive Neuhaus delivered a great State of the County address sharing some positive statistics and events from 2024 as well as exciting new initiatives for 2025.” The address highlighted the work of many of the County’s departments from our County Attorney to our Youth Bureau for their continued dedication to and hard work on behalf of the residents of Orange County Orange County government is a well-oiled machine running efficiently and on all cylinders,” Neuhaus said Neuhaus touted the many positives that are happening in the County that contribute to its financial success and the protection of taxpayer dollars “We have continued to reduce the County Property Tax Rate while simultaneously lowering the County debt and sharing sales tax with our municipalities This combination contributes to making our financial rating one of the highest in NYS and our fiscal stress score zero Our unemployment rate is lower than both the Federal and State governments We’re moving full speed ahead in a positive direction!” Chairman of the Orange County Legislature stated: “The strong working relationship the Legislature has with County Executive Neuhaus is a major positive for County residents we have made positive changes resulting in the lowest County tax rate since the 1960s and have encouraged booming economic development with millions of dollars being invested in our County Our initiatives and teamwork have poised Orange County for even more growth and success The Legislature and I look forward to continuing to work with County Executive Neuhaus to ensure Orange County remains the best County in New York.” Neuhaus also delivered a preview of the State of the County address on Thursday April 17th to a crowd of over 200 business community members at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce meeting at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets “When County Executive Neuhaus delivers his State of the County address to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce members This year’s State of the County was no different and we’re glad to be a part of the major success story that Orange County has under Steve’s leadership He is a champion of the business community and a responsible steward of County taxpayers’ money,” said Heather Bell President and CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce  Highlights from the State of the County address include: “My administration will continue to invest in affordable housing and whatever other initiatives and programs meet the needs of our residents and help Orange County remain a place where people want to live and work and I look forward to seeing how the many projects and initiatives we are undertaking today come to fruition for the benefit of our entire community.” “It continues to be an honor and a privilege to be Orange County’s Executive Three of the objectives that I focus on are: lower taxes By continuing to stabilize these three fundamentals despite what is happening on the federal and state levels we will be positioned to continue to invest in our infrastructure I’m excited about the continued positive direction of our County.” Enter your email address to subscribe to this web site and receive notifications of news posts by email Link: Register for Tickets First Things welcomes Patrick Deneen to present our inaugural Neuhaus lecture named after our founder Richard John Neuhaus entitled “We Are All Postliberals Now,” will take place in Sarasota Florida at New College’s Sainer Auditorium in English literature and a PhD in Political Science from Rutgers University From 1997–2005 he was assistant professor of Government at Princeton University From 2005–2012 he was Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis associate professor of Government at Georgetown University before joining the faculty of Notre Dame in fall 2012 Deneen was awarded the A.P.S.A.’s Leo Strauss Award for Best Dissertation in Political Theory in 1995 and an honorable mention for the A.P.S.A.’s Best First Book Award in 2000 He has been awarded research fellowships from Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Virginia Deneen is a frequent author for First Things; you can read his articles here. His most recent book Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future Biography provided by the University of Notre Dame website The first inaugural Neuhaus Lecture is kindly sponsored by: In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture presented by Patrick J. Deneen. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. One year subscription including unlimited web access to the current issue and the online issue archives. (Canada & International prices may vary) © 2025 First Things. 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Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be reserved by visiting https://www.firstthings.com/events/we-are-all-postliberals-now For more information about New College of Florida, visit NCF.edu As fires continue to rip through parts of California New York Executive Steve Neuhaus is reflecting on what he saw there Neuhaus went west with his naval unit to support containment efforts It comes just months after his county had its own battle with wildfire The Jennings Creek wildfire spread for 14 days burning more than 5,300 acres in New York and New Jersey and killing one person The fires in California destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 25 people WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke with Neuhaus a Commander with the New York Naval Militia’s Northern Command Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options BRINGING YOU THE LATEST EDTECH NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Neuhaus Education Center (NEC) a Texas-based nonprofit focused on evidence-based literacy education has named Katherine Smith as its next President and Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned transition following the retirement of Dr NEC provides professional development and certification for educators, family support for learning differences, and adult literacy programs. The organization promotes the Science of Reading through educator training and national outreach White Weeden has served as President and CEO since 2015 NEC expanded its national partnerships and programming to include communities in states such as Alabama White Weeden said: “Leading Neuhaus has been the honor of a lifetime Neuhaus stands at the forefront of literacy advocacy and passion for education will propel Neuhaus into its next chapter of impact.” Smith previously served as CEO of the Houston ISD Foundation, where she focused on organizational sustainability and visibility. Her career includes roles in K-12 education White Weeden and Smith will work together through a leadership transition period until the official handover on August 31 White Weeden will remain involved as a speaker and ambassador for the organization Smith said: “I am honored to step into this role at Neuhaus Education Center an organization with a profound commitment to literacy and educational excellence The mission of Neuhaus aligns deeply with my passion for ensuring all students have access to the resources they need to succeed I look forward to collaborating with the Neuhaus team and stakeholders to continue making a meaningful impact.” or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Paxton Media Ltd February may be the shortest month of the year but it’s also been one of the busiest in recent memory and frigid temperatures to key community events and initiatives Here are a few of the things that have been keeping me busy I spent some time in the City of Newburgh with Colin Jarvis His staff at the warming center works tirelessly to provide a vital service for those in need along with the other two warming centers in the County in the cities of Port Jervis and Middletown serves as a lifeline for those in need of shelter from the brutal cold offering a safe refuge where these individuals can find warmth and support to ultimately transition out of homelessness  These warming centers are open to anyone who may need them with staff members trained to provide support and connections to social services that can help individuals regain stability  It’s always a humbling experience when I visit any of our warming centers and shelters I feel it is important for me to be boots on the ground and witness firsthand the challenges faced by our community The work being done at the warming center is truly commendable; from providing warm meals to a safe place to sleep The staff and volunteers are making an amazing difference in the lives of those less fortunate please lend a helping hand in whatever way you can to those in need please call the Orange County Housing Resource Center at 845-360-0267 between the hours of 9:00 a.m I was on hand for one of my favorite responsibilities of being County Executive I could see the pride and joy felt by the 82 new citizens and seeing these new citizens choose to call America their home is heartwarming and inspiring I look forward to seeing them contributing to our community and upholding the values and ideals that make this country so special I had the opportunity to address the supervisors and planners at the Association of Towns meeting in NYC I was grateful to be able to discuss with the attendees the importance of continuing to make our County business-friendly open to new and exciting economic development within Orange County and the region there’s plenty more to come on this and I will share more when I can which was very popular on social media this past week I attended the George Washington Leadership Institute he faced and compared them with those of modern times Check out “Be Washington,” an interactive site to see how you would have responded to problems and situations that George Washington faced  Here is the link: https://www.mountvernon.org/…/interactive…/be-washington Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus on Wednesday declared a State of Emergency citing the ongoing fire in the Greenwood Lake area dubbed the Jennings Creek Fire The declaration went into effect as of 5 p.m I urge all residents to remain calm,” said Neuhaus “The battle against the forest fire continues in Orange County we will continue to use combined efforts from the state county and local resources and it will involve the occasional emergency declaration This will allow our teams to get into the areas that need to be extinguished We appreciate your cooperation and thank all first responders who work tirelessly to keep the public safe.” Neuhaus attributed the fire in the area of Greenwood Lake to the county’s “prolonged dry weather conditions over the course of several months.” The executive order enacting the State of Emergency declaration authorized county municipalities to forgo the competitive bidding process when “circumstances affecting public buildings or safety of the inhabitants of any such municipality require immediate action which cannot await the competitive bidding process to take place.” The executive order closed East Shore Road from 32 Edgemere to the north entrance of Woods Road to public traffic and prohibited car and pedestrian traffic “in any surrounding area or areas as determined by emergency service personnel including sheriff and police officers,” with exceptions for emergency personnel Neuhaus also announced that the Greenwood Lake school district would be closed Nov Nick Neuhaus is a maker of amazing bicycles and the name behind the meticulous custom bike brand Neuhaus Metalworks We caught up with him at this year’s MADE Show To help bring Neuhaus Metalworks to more riders they’re releasing a Taiwanese-made production “Yet to be Named” (YTBN) Hardtail for 2025 Neuhaus Metalworks is renowned for its custom frame offerings and made in Taiwan by one of the industry’s top factories Using a refined version of their “Full Spectrum” sizing they created 5 different sizes for production All of the sizes maintain their “leisure fit” geo “This means that the stack height scales proportionately with each frame size so riders of all sizes end up on a great-fitting bike with room to adjust based on saddle and bare placement preferences.” Just like the current Neuhaus Metalworks Hummingbird the YTBN will maintain the 29 x 2.6″ tire clearance It will also come standard with sliding dropouts maintaining comfy and consistent ride quality Pricing is not yet available for the YTBN as of this writing Nick said that their goal is to try to hit a lower price point in hopes “to make the most advanced hardtail more accessible“ Neuhaus Metalworks will continue to produce all of its titanium bikes Along with the steel Hummingbird and Solstice in the USA For those looking for customization that won’t be offered in the new bike NeuhausMetalWorks.com Ron Frazelle is the Cycling Lifestyle Editor for Bikerumor he has been writing about bicycles and the cycling way of life for 7+ years Frazelle is an avid cyclist of all disciplines Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed Although my old workhorse is an XTC from Giant circa late 90’s and having only front-end suspension I would sure like to give this new yet unnamed bike a spin I’m a proud Neuhaus HB owner and this bike is awesome It’s oh so comfy and can be setup for various use cases but don’t want to deal with solvents Simpyfast claims their Lube Cube is the easiest way Peak Performance expands on their MTB specific clothing with new pants Apparently that’s an option when you’re designing products for the GOAT We spotted Cofidis racing an all-new prototype wireless 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record 13 WRL SC road groupset Canyon Bicycles is now selling select models directly through Amazon.com Want wireless shifting but don’t want to have to buy a whole new drivetrain Be protected from the sun with the new UV Hooded Trail Shirt… OrNot The new Van Nicholas Astraeus is a beautiful titanium road bike that’s limited to just 50 frames 2024The perfect mountain bike differs for everyone depending on your specific needs If you could build yourself a bike with all the material and components of your dreams at your disposal Is your perfect bike a hardtail or full suspension Things get even more interesting when you ask the experts. Daniel Yang from bike frame manufacturer Neuhaus Metalworks has an answer about his dream hardtail build and he just gave everyone a look at the final product In the most recent YouTube video from Daniel he gives us a deep dive into what he thinks is the perfect hardtail.  Photo by: Neuhaus MetalworksPhoto: Neuhaus Metalworks Built on a frame of his creation, the Neuhaus Solstice The Solstice is a beautiful example of a mountain bike that anyone can ride almost anything on and it can accommodate large-ish tires (29” x 2.6) Furthering the versatility of the Solstice is the tall stack height and steep seat tube angle which provide a confidence-inspiring and comfortable riding position The mid-height bottom bracket allows precise control on technical climbs and enables easy hopping I will let Daniel fill you in on the details and explain why he built this bike the way he did If you like what you see, pre-orders are open for the Neuhaus Solstice but is being made in small batches in Taiwan. In this way the company can keep up with demand while offering the same design at a lower price “You guys loved our Hummingbird Custom too much making it hard to keep up with demand,” the voiceover says in Neuhaus’ new video “So we traveled to Taiwan and found one of the best factories in the world to produce a bike we’re really proud of.” Neuhaus Metalworks is a niche company offering exquisitely made steel hardtail bikes hand-made in their Novato Founder Nick Neuhaus and 3D-print master Daniel Yang are the company’s only employees They make basically only two bikes: variations of their Hummingbird mountain bike and their Epyon gravel bike.  Neuhaus believes he has perfected his frames’ geometries and leans into the simplicity of steel hardtail frames that he says offer the right amount of flex and poppiness to rides Hummingbird Core set up as a single speed By transferring the geometry and specs of their Hummingbird Custom frame to Taiwanese production Neuhaus says they can keep what makes their bike special while lowering price and meeting demand The Hummingbird Custom is still lighter than the factory-made Core as it uses Velospec American steel versus the 4130 steel tubing of the Core There's currently a 10- to 12-week wait for the Hummingbird Custom and expects availability of the Hummingbird Core to be much quicker for customers.  The Hummingbird Core frame has a 66-degree headtube angle accepts forks with 120mm of travel and takes 29-inch tires from 2.1 to 2.6 inches and is available in five sizes to ensure fit It’s compatible with most standard-sized components and is also offered fully built up with SRAM transmissions The Core comes in three colors: Metallic Blue The new Hummingbird Core frame lists for $1,200 compared to the Hummingbird Custom frame that sells for $2,400 A complete Hummingbird Core build that includes a SRAM GX transmission Marzocci Bomber Z2 120mm fork and BOYD Stumphouse wheels lists at $3,599 where I will share what’s happening around this great County of ours I have always been passionate about serving my community and making a positive impact I’m excited to share with you through this column great things going on in OC Thank you to the County’s newspaper outlets for this opportunity Let’s look back at how 2025 began with some events and updates that occurred in January… The first month of the year was a busy one some much-needed renovations to a few of the bridges on the Heritage Trail were completed sturdier bridges will allow for better emergency access as well as improved maintenance access as we grow the Heritage Trail one of the most utilized parks in Orange County Our Parks and Recreation team is terrific and working hard to make our parks and recreation areas the best they can be for the residents and visitors alike I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the Orange County Emergency Services Division of Fire Services Firefighter 1 graduation ceremony at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center I was honored to witness these brave individuals from almost every fire department in the County receiving well-deserved accolades for their accomplishments We are fortunate to have these men and women involved in the fire services in Orange County I had a wonderful time with the bright and innovative seniors of Cornwall Central High School at the Participation in Government Class’s Civics Fair These students shared their ideas to improve areas of concern in our communities It was inspiring to see the future leaders of our society taking such initiative and creating innovative steps towards positive change They truly want to be a part of the solution which is both heartwarming and encouraging to see January also included the ribbon-cutting for The Castle Fun Center’s latest expansion What an incredible accomplishment and milestone for them as it provided a reminder that it was exactly 12 years ago to the day that The Castle celebrated its first successful expansion when I was Supervisor of the Town of Chester I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Orange County Emergency Services Fire Rescue team for their well-deserved recognition at the State of the State address in Albany for their tireless efforts to thwart the Jennings Creek Fires Your dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through the shortest month of the year with great things happening all over the County  We’re working to make homeownership more affordable for veterans I believe we should be doing all we can to help our veterans and the veterans tax exemption can provide some needed financial relief to veterans who have dedicated their lives to serve our country Director of the County’s Real Property office brought the veterans tax exemption to my attention as the last time the exemption limits were modified was February 2001 eager to help the large population of veterans in our County I proposed it to two legislative subcommittees in late January It was then unanimously approved on February 6th by the full Legislature  Obtaining a veteran exemption is not automatic you must submit the initial exemption application form to your town assessor The deadline in most communities is March 1st but please double-check and confirm the date with your town assessor  Staying on the topic of veteran’s services I took part in a special luncheon at the Town of Crawford Senior Center with veterans from all branches of the military along with my Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services Alan Mack and pilot Drew Townsend from the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart had the opportunity to speak with this special group We shared stories about our time spent in Afghanistan as well as our appreciation for one another and our service  A big thank you to the Presutti family and East Coast Industrial Services for organizing and hosting such a meaningful gathering I am hopeful that there will be more of these wonderful veteran luncheons throughout the County I was invited to recognize and congratulate students at Pine Bush High School on their accomplishments in the NASA HUNCH project where they developed and produced hardware for the International Space Station  HUNCH stands for: High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware and aims to inspire students to pursue careers in aerospace and related fields through engineering It is an amazing program for these students where they are learning 21st-century skills and can launch their careers through participation in the design of real-world products for NASA Pine Bush High School was only the fourth high school in New York State to be chosen to participate in this program These students have been given an incredible opportunity to learn and grow and I have no doubt they will soar to great heights So proud of these students and excited to see where their journey with NASA takes them  Representatives from NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Build Submarines which is a new generation of builders for the U.S Navy’s next-gen submarines were also on hand You can learn more about the HUNCH program at nasahunch.com Hard to believe that we’re into March already The sun is sticking around longer at the end of the day and the temps are starting to warm up but here’s to embracing the changing seasons and to continuing to work together in Orange County Government to build a stronger and better community Building better communities is always part of the conversation at the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Legislative Conference in Albany last week which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year The Conference focuses on counties’ legislative priorities for the year ahead as well as the most pressing issues impacting county governments The presentations and course topics are always interesting and engaging and this year included Orange County’s Tourism and Film Director and Deputy Commissioner of Health Lisa Lahiff Amanda was part of a panel that shared valuable information about the pivotal role tourism plays in driving economic development helping to shape our local economy and create new opportunities for growth Lisa was part of a panel that shared the challenges and legalities of public health administration Both did a terrific job and represented Orange County well The County’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) hosted a very successful job fair last week Job seekers had the opportunity to connect with potential employers from all over the County and explore new career possibilities with local employers please take advantage of the ETA and the terrific resources they offer Future job fairs will be held in April and May Head to https://www.orangecountygov.com/352/Employment-Training or call 845-615-3630 to learn more about what’s available to you I also attended the National Association of Counties (NaCo) in Washington This Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed County officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents I had the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery It was a truly moving and humbling experience Arlington Cemetery is incredibly hallowed ground and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of that solemn ceremony I took the opportunity to visit the grave of my friend and I was able to pay tribute to the crew from the USS Maine who are buried there I highly recommend paying a visit to Arlington National Cemetery on your list of places to see There are so many things to see and do around the County during the month of March Patrick’s Day festivities all month long in many municipalities and lots of other activities for the indoor or outdoor enthusiasts Take a look at https://www.pickocny.com/ for other ideas enjoy your week and I’ll see you Around the County for sending: “Right around the corner.” Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus recently sat down with Gen where the Orange County native drew from his experiences working for presidents to share insights on leadership in difficult times Petraeus spent with me and for the thought-provoking insights that he shared,” Neuhaus said in a press release “As a leader who has faced tremendous challenges his perspective on effective leadership was enlightening From his military strategies to his approach to decision-making every aspect of our discussion held valuable and useful nuggets to help one improve leadership skills.” Petraeus was appointed by President George W Bush in 2007 to command the multinational forces in Iraq in 2007 The four-star general then served as commander of U.S Central Command and later as the director of the CIA under President Barack Obama from Cold War Europe to the Middle East and Central Asia He was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and the Bronze Star Medal with “V device,” given for valor in the line of duty The interview can be viewed on the Orange County New York YouTube channel at youtu.be/KZ6rh5vHEbc It’s always a humbling experience when I visit any of our warming centers and shelters “The kids tell their parents I’m Willy Wonka,” Mervyn Sacher jokes For Neuhaus Cafe’s 20th anniversary, the self-proclaimed candy man and owner promises to don a tall hat, black-and-white-striped jacket, red glasses and a cane. Sacher’s first taste for the business began as a candy buyer for his father-in-law in Cape Town he worked his way up the corporate ladder before becoming director “I had a love for the colors and the whole thing with candy and the chocolates developing different packaging with the factories,” Sacher says Swiss Miss was one of the biggest chocolate factories in South Africa asking to use their name to open up another chocolate cafe he dreamed of bringing quality chocolate to the United States despite warnings from a friend in San Diego about using South African products ‘I know exactly what I’m going to do in America I’m going to open a chocolate shop,’” Sacher says An interview with Neiman Marcus led to a job in May 1980 A colleague from the epicurean department suggested Dallas needed a gourmet chocolate shop Sacher was responsible for designing the shop He noticed people staying and sitting while eating chocolate all the shops closed except for the Galleria Dallas location Neuhaus Cafe relocated to Preston Royal in the ’80s It has kept the same strategy as when it was under Neiman Marcus’ roof Chocolate at Neuhaus Cafe comes in all shapes with the most popular items wrapped in specialty boxes Though other places sell chocolate in Dallas, Neuhaus imports high-quality international chocolates that are hard to find Some popular options include orange dark chocolate ganache and adventurous flavors like key lime ‘You’ve got stuff that nobody else has got,’” he jokes.“The kids tell their parents I’m Willy Wonka.” The business has become a family affair with his daughter “We’ve been talking about [chocolate] at family dinners my whole life,” Andi says Neuhaus has seen regulars pass through its doors with patrons who came as children now returning as adults with their own children Florian Neuhaus never got all the way back after his knee injury… Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus was one of the most sought after talents in all of Europe Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Liverpool FC were among the power clubs who were rumored to be interested in the slick midfielder a catastrophic knee injury put Neuhaus out of action for quite a while…and he never fully got all the way back Even in this era where modern medicine seemingly defies the odds more often than not Neuhaus would never fully get that lost step (or two) back or the lateral quickness — and those things have affected his confidence and his game overall: ⚪️⚫️ EXCL: Besiktas have approached German midfielder Florian Neuhaus as target for the final days of the Turkish window.Discussions already started on player side for loan move with buy option.It’s now up to Borussia Mönchengladbach. pic.twitter.com/aCrwo8JJf0 Neuhaus will have a key decision to make in the coming days...will he stay in the Bundesliga Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks With the recent retirement of long-time commissioner of social services and mental health the deputy commissioner of the Orange County Department of Mental Health since 2018 “I have a ton of faith and trust in Lacey’s ability to continue to build on all Darcie and I accomplished together,” said County Executive Steve Neuhaus “She is hardworking and very knowledgeable as well as extremely dedicated to helping those in difficult situations I am confident she will succeed in this position and serve the residents of Orange County well.” Trimble began her career in social work in a County-operated school-based mental health clinic in South Carolina before returning to Orange County in 2009 as a staff social worker for the Orange County Department of Mental Health in Port Jervis Trimble was named director of Mental Health Program Services in 2016 with the help of a grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health helped create the WELCOME Orange Geriatric Initiative which connects older adults who have mental health or aging issues with community-based services she was appointed deputy commissioner of the Orange County Department of Mental Health to work alongside Miller “I truly enjoyed working with Darcie and learned so much from her,” said Trimble “She taught me a great deal about being an effective leader and convinced me to step out of my comfort zone to join the administrative team at the Department of Mental Health This all put me on the trajectory to step into her shoes after her retirement.” Regarding the challenge of taking on both departments Trimble said “There is so much opportunity in this role to continue to enhance the collaboration between both departments so we can better serve the community and improve outcomes for those we serve I have seen the incredible positive impact of these two departments working together and I’m looking forward to accomplishing even more.” Trimble was born and raised in Orange County She earned her bachelor’s in sociology from Drew University in Madison and her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina School of Social Work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children Our regular feature, brought to you in association with Duty Free Global from Ireland launches and campaigns related to the global aviation and travel retail sphere Today’s images come from Belgian praline specialist Neuhaus which has unveiled two striking chocolate statues at Brussels Airport in collaboration with Brussels Airport Company Brussels Airlines and Lagardère Travel Retail celebrate Neuhaus’ praline history and its latest holiday collection offering travellers a blend of taste and tradition The centrepiece of the display is an intricately crafted chocolate book inscribed with the rich history of Neuhaus as the creators of the praline It serves as a testament to the brand’s 165-year praline legacy the chocolate statues are a vibrant celebration of Belgian praline artistry They invite travellers to not only discover Neuhaus’ heritage but to take home a piece of Belgian tradition Neuhaus has also launched a limited-edition collection called Les Souvenirs The holiday range features three star-shaped pralines inspired by traditional Belgian flavours Neuhaus’ chocolate statues at Brussels Airport give travellers a special opportunity to connect with Belgian culture through a chocolate lens The installations and holiday collection allow travellers to explore the magic of Belgian chocolate and carry the story of the Neuhaus pralines with them They also underscore the brand’s commitment to the channel and to sharing Belgian chocolate and praline craftsmanship with a global audience Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox is relaunching its annual whisky festival under the name Whisky Social Club Our latest images come courtesy of Warsaw Chopin Airport which is inviting guests to experience “an extraordinary journey into the world of Star Wars” until 4 May Today’s images come courtesy of Düsseldorf Airport which is currently sporting an orange theme and playful signage renaming it ‘Luchthaven Düsseldorf’ Copyright © The Moodie Davitt Report | Website by Yellowball We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website Please click on one of the buttons below to accept We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or 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scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Congressman Pat Ryan joined with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Orange County Commissioner of Emergency Services Peter Cirigliano to announce their joint efforts to bolster public safety in Orange County Ryan has selected the County government and Emergency Services department for $1,808,405 in federal Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) The funding has already passed through the Appropriations Committee and is expected to get a final vote as part of the government funding bill this fall $1,023,405 of the funding will be used for critical upgrades to the Orange County Emergency Operations Center including the conversion of the current Dispatcher Trainee Room into a Real-time Intelligence Center with integrated new Real-Time technology Orange County government will use the other $785,000 to purchase 200 body-worn cameras for corrections officers at the Orange County Jail  “I’m fighting every day to bolster public safety across the Hudson Valley – and that means working hand-in-hand with our local leaders to deliver the resources they need These investments in the Orange County Emergency Operations Center and the Orange County Jail are going to significantly strengthen public safety for Orange County residents,” said Congressman Pat Ryan “I’d like to specifically thank County Executive Neuhaus and Emergency Services Commissioner Cirigliano for their partnership in getting these applications in place and I’m proud to announce both public safety projects have passed through the Appropriations Committee we are going to ensure Orange County is a safe community for everyone.”  “Emergency Management is one of my top priorities and I am grateful to Congressman Ryan for helping me and my team continue to upgrade and improve our capabilities,” said Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus  “This funding by Congressmen Ryan will be instrumental in aiding our members while they are working,” said Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta “ Body cameras are instrumental in collecting evidence and adding another layer of transparency to our office.”  “I applaud County Executive Steve Neuhaus for prioritizing the public safety of Orange County residents in fully supporting this project Congressman Pat Ryan’s commitment to securing over $1 million in grant funds for our new 911 Real Time Intelligence Center and improved Emergency Operations Center represents a significant enhancement to our emergency services,” said Peter Cirigliano “His support guarantees that Orange County will benefit from advanced resources to protect our community.”  Congressman Ryan selected and nominated Orange County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Orange County Jail’s body-worn camera program for federal Community Project funding for Fiscal Year 2025 The projects were passed out of the House Appropriations Committee on July 9 and will become law pending final passage of the FY25 government funding bill Descriptions of the project proposals are as follows:  Orange County Emergency Operations Center funding will go toward critical upgrades to the existing EOC/911 display wall and a larger screen to accommodate more video sources upgrades to the technology and display wall in the County Executive’s EOC Command Room and conversion of the current Dispatcher Trainee Room into a Real-time Intelligence Center with integrated new Real-Time technology to support the EOC during activations The EOC was constructed in 2008 and these critical technology upgrades will boost first responder time and enhance public safety for the 400,000 residents of Orange County  The funding for the Orange County Jail will be used to fund 200 body-worn cameras for the corrections officers These body-worn cameras will create a comprehensive system of accountability for correctional officers employed at Orange County Jail and protect correctional officers and staff in addition to those in the care and custody of the jail Research has shown that body-worn cameras in jail settings improve relationships and communication among corrections officers and those they are trusted to oversee The use of body-worn cameras will help to reduce use-of-force incidents and injuries to corrections officers and those incarcerated while ensuring the safety and accountability of all parties  Ryan is a firm supporter of local law enforcement and first responders He has delivered landmark federal funding to local departments including $400,000 for the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office crisis intervention team ORACLE to help combat the opioid crisis $375,000 for the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department to start a new Community Policing Unit and hire three new officers and $300,000 for the Middletown Police Department to bolster its technology investments Enter your email address to subscribe to this web site and receive notifications of news posts by 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