Orange County Youth Step Up in Government, Sports, and Service

Orange County Youth Step Up in Government, Sports, and Service
County Executive Steve Neuhaus at Boehlmer Pond in the Town of Deerpark. Courtesy of Rebecca Sheehan
Steve Neuhaus
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Commentary Hey Orange County! Hopefully, it’s true that April showers bring May flowers, because this month is off to a rainy start. Despite the weather, spring sports are officially in full swing, with kids across our county hitting the fields and courts, from Little League to lacrosse and everything in between.

As we celebrate the determination of these young athletes, we take a moment to also recognize two important observances this month: National Autism Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you notice the blue glow that’s lighting up our buildings around the county, it symbolizes our commitment to both causes—shining a light on the importance of understanding, supporting, and protecting our children.

Steve Neuhaus
Steve Neuhaus
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Steve Neuhaus is the County Executive of Orange County, New York, and a U.S. Navy Reserve officer who has served four international deployments. He was previously the Town Supervisor of Chester and became the youngest county executive in the county’s history when elected.