Gov. Hochul Tours Downtown Middletown

The New York governor visited shops and eateries on North Street with Mayor Joseph DeStefano.

(L–R) N.Y. Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York state Rep. Paula Kay, and Middletown Common Council President J. Miguel Rodrigues walk along North Street in Downtown Middletown, N.Y., on Aug. 10, 2025. Darren McGee/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.—Gov. Kathy Hochul took a walking tour of Middletown’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) area on Aug. 11, accompanied by Mayor Joseph DeStefano and Common Council President J. Miguel Rodrigues.

On North Street, the governor visited several shops and eateries, including Dayes Coffee Roasters, The Taco Factory, and Mister Croissant Bakery & Cafe.