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Orangetown Deputy Town Attorney Teresa Kenny to run for Supervisor

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7 years ago

April 10, 2019

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The Orangetown Republican Committee announced that Teresa Kenny, a local attorney who has worked in the Town of Orangetown’s Attorney office for over 22 years and currently serves as First Deputy Town Attorney will run for Orangetown Supervisor. If elected she would be the first woman Supervisor in Rockland County.

“As a member of the Town Attorney’s office, Teresa Kenny has spent the last twenty-two years working to protect taxpayers and preserve our quality of life in Orangetown,” said Councilman Denis Troy. “In the last few years, she has been an invaluable member of our team offering sound legal advice and helping implement the policies of our 4-1 Republican Majority on the Town Board.”

“At Monday’s GOP Committee meeting, Teresa earned the overwhelming support and gratitude of our committee for making the sacrifice to run for office and put our Town ahead of her own self-interest,” said Michael Lawler, Chairman of the Orangetown Republican Committee. “We are excited that Teresa will be the first woman ever elected as Town Supervisor in the history of Rockland County.”

“I’m deeply humbled by the trust and support the committee has placed in me. Having lived in Rockland County most of my life and working for the Town of Orangetown for over twenty-two years, I know what is at stake in this election and given the circumstances, I could not sit on the sidelines,” Kenny said. “As Town Supervisor, I will continue the work of the current Town Board – protecting taxpayers, stopping overdevelopment, enforcing our zoning and planning laws, promoting economic growth, and preserving our quality of life. I look forward to making my case to the people of Orangetown and giving them a clear choice in November.”

Kenny will be facing former Town Supervisor Thom Kleiner in November. Kleiner, the former Supervisor ran un-successfully against Chris Day in 2017.

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Brett Yagel Announces Candidacy for New York State Assembly in 96th District

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3 months ago

January 19, 2026

Rockland Report Editor

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Brett Yagel, the former Mayor of the Village of Pomona has officially announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.

Below you can read Yagel’s full announcement:

“I am proud to announce that I am seeking the support of the Republican and Conservative Parties as a candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.
I am not a career politician. I am a problem solver. As Mayor and as a professional working for one of the world’s largest defense contractors, I have spent my career focused on results, accountability, and getting complex jobs done the right way. Leadership and responsibility are not abstract concepts to me. They are values I have lived every day in public service and in the private sector.

Albany is broken. It is dominated by career politicians who create problems, expand government, and then ask for more power to fix the very messes they created. The people of the 96th District deserve better than politics as usual.

Our district needs a leader with real world experience, common sense, and the courage to challenge the status quo. I am ready to bring accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical,
results driven solutions to Albany. Most importantly, I will be a strong and independent voice for the hardworking families of the 96th District.

If you are tired of excuses and ready for real results, I would be honored to earn your support.”

Yagel will running against incumbent Assemblyman Patrick Carroll.

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Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Bid for Reelection to Congress, Will Not Run for Governor

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9 months ago

July 23, 2025

Rockland Report Editor

Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler, a lifelong Rockland County resident and graduate of Suffern High School, officially announced today that he will seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, putting to rest speculation that he might enter the race for Governor of New York.

Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, said his decision to remain focused on Congress reflects his commitment to continuing the work he’s started on behalf of Hudson Valley residents. Since taking office in January 2023, Lawler’s office has closed over 6,000 constituent service cases and successfully returned more than $27.2 million to residents throughout the district.

One of his signature achievements has been his leadership in reforming the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. Under Lawler’s advocacy, the SALT cap was quadrupled to $40,000, providing significant tax relief to middle-class families across the region for the next ten years.

Lawler’s decision not to run for governor preserves his role as a key Republican voice in a competitive swing district, and positions him for what is expected to be a closely watched race in 2026.
About Congressman Mike Lawler:

New York’s 17th Congressional District, includes Rockland and portions of Westchester and Putnam County.