Press

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Press Releases

January 13, 2026

Town Supervisor Under Fire for Disenfranchising Voters

Town of Newburgh Supervisor under fire for disenfranchising voters and falsely claiming court order to block culy elected Councilwoman

Media Coverage

January 21, 2026 | Mid Hudson Times

Supervisor Refuses to Seat Council-member Elect

Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio declined to administer the oath of office to Council Member-elect Mary Lou Carolan at the Newburgh Town Council's first meeting of 2026, citing an ongoing legal challenge …

Stephen Hunter Defeats Long-Time Orange County Legislator by 14 Votes

Democrat Stephen Hunter Jr. defeats 28-year Republican incumbent Leigh Benton in historic election victory