Orange County News
 For Immediate Release                                Contact: Christopher Borek 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022                    845.291.3276, 845.238.4245c 

District Attorney Hoovler and Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition 

Thank Businesses and Others Who Helped Distribute 

Materials to Prevent Veterans from Harming Themselves

District Attorney Hoovler joined Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create a Coalition to Prevent Veterans from Committing Suicide 

Over 230 Orange County Businesses and Organizations Aided in  

Distribution of Veterans Administration Anti-Suicide Materials

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and Carl LoFaro from the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System, announced that the Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide, aided by over 230 Orange County businesses and organizations have distributed Veteran’s Administration anti-suicide materials throughout Orange County and surrounding areas.  In November 2021, District Attorney Hoovler joined with the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to form an Orange County Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition. Suicide numbers in Orange County are alarmingly high.  Nationwide, about seventeen veterans succumb to suicide every day.  Veteran suicide rates are fifty percent higher than non-veteran suicide rates.  In an effort to reduce this sad statistic, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office partnered the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create the Orange County Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition.  

Over the last few weeks the Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide has been visiting local stores, businesses, and organizations, in, around and near Orange County, to ask for their help in preventing veteran suicide in their communities. The response was nothing short of fantastic. More than two-hundred-thirty stores, businesses and organizations are displaying Veteran Crisis Line resources in the form of cards, magnets, stickers, posters, coasters, pill organizers, and stress balls to increase awareness and promote access to this important resource for veterans in crisis.  The Coalition also distributed over 1650 gun locks, an option for veterans and others to use, should they decide to, to reduce access to the firearm for the veteran during a time of crisis. Research shows that barriers between a person with suicidal thoughts and the means to carry them out saves lives.  In addition to gun locks, over 6000 veteran crisis line awareness resources were distributed. 

Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Mr. Carl LoFaro of the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System remind everyone that both veteran and youth suicides are a big problem in Orange County and across the country. Fortunately, community members can be part of the solution by learning about the warning signs of a mental health crisis and how to access the 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line.   

The response from Orange County’s residents has been overwhelming. Orange County has the highest percentage of veterans in the Mid-Hudson region. Many businesses have already shown support for service members and veterans by giving veterans discounts.  Whether they are veteran-owned and operated, like Monroe’s Amendola’s Pizza and Restaurant, or institutions like Benny Haven’s Pub in Highland Falls, which has been serving West Point Cadets since before the Civil War, these businesses have one thing in common they all are eager to help end veteran suicide in their communities.  Government offices and law enforcement agencies have also been essential partners. Firearms dealers have been crucial partners in the distribution of gun locks to veterans wanting this resource. 

“I am proud that the people of Orange County have always shown such strong support for our veterans and active-duty military,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “When you see Veteran Crisis Line resources on a store counter, take one for yourself, and a veteran in your life, and mention it to the owner that their actions on behalf of veterans are appreciated.”  

Listed below, in no particular order, are some of the over 230 stores, businesses and organizations that are helping the Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide by handing out Veteran Crisis Line resources.  The Coalition apologizes if they inadvertently missed any business or group that is helping hand out veteran crisis items, your help is appreciated by the people of Orange County and the Coalition.

The Coalition’s work is just beginning. In a few weeks, the Coalition plans to put out Veteran Crisis Line resources in the ice cream shops and garden centers when they open for the spring to reach even more veterans.  We want to speak to groups in person about preventing veteran and youth   suicide as well as contacting insurance companies and other businesses with veteran clients to share these important resources.  If you would like additional Veteran Crisis Line materials to display in your business or organization or have questions, please contact Mr. Carl LoFaro by email at carl.lofaro@va.gov and we will quickly send you resources.

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System specifically thank the following for all for their efforts on behalf of our veteran community in Orange County, New York:

Veterans Service Organizations

1. The American Legion Post #488 – Monroe
2. The American Legion Post #1308 – Pine Bush
3. The American Legion Post #1420 – Newburgh
4. Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post #1443 – Greenwood Lake
5. Osborn-Fitzsimmons Post 521 – Montgomery
6. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 161 – Port Jervis
7. Veterans of Foreign Wars Tri-State Naval Ship #7241 – Port Jervis
8. Vet Center - Middletown

Restaurants, Deli’s and Taverns

1. Amendola’s Pizza and Restaurant – Monroe
2. #1 Pizza Slice – Port Jervis
3. Cascarino’s Brick Oven Pizzeria & Ristorante – Montgomery
4. Murphy’s Tavern – Greenwood Lake
5. Wards Bridge Inn – Montgomery
6. Allan’s Mediterranean Grill - Middletown
7. Allan’s Falafel -Chester
8. Kelly Jeans Bar – Goshen
9. Arlene and Tom’s Diner - Port Jervis
10. Goshen Diner – Goshen
11. Elsie’s Luncheonette - Goshen
12. Steve’s Deli – Goshen
13. Copper Bottom Bar & Grille – Florida
14. Halligans Public House – Warwick
15. Irish Whisper Pub – Greenwood Lake
16. Fratello – Warwick
17. Delancey’s – Goshen
18. Sweeney’s Irish Pub - Walden
19. Copperfield’s Kildare Pub- Montgomery
20. O’Toole’s Pub - Monroe
21. Chester Diner - Chester
22. Orange County Bagels – Walden
23. Orange County Bagels – Goshen
24. Mike’s Deli and Pizza – Montgomery
25. Christopher’s Bistro – Chester
26. Loughran’s Pub – Salisbury Mills
27. Iron Café Coffee Shop - Montgomery
28. Franco’s Pizzeria – Walden
29. Craft Brew Bar – Goshen
30. Java Blue Coffee Shop – Montgomery
31. Hook and Ladder Saloon – Washingtonville
32. Tina’s Pizza Café & Restaurant – Chester
33. The Captain’s Table – Monroe
34. Mario’s – Woodbury
35. Chester Village Deli and Catering – Chester
36. Siena’s - Pine Bush
37. Jace & Bailey’s Italian Kitchen – Pine Bush
38. The Erie Hotel and Restaurant – Port Jervis
39. Village Pizza – Montague, New Jersey
40. Eduardo’s Restaurant – Salisbury Mills
41. Benny Haven’s Pub – Highland Falls
42. McDonalds – Highland Falls
43. Schade’s Restaurant – Highland Falls
44. South Gate Tavern – Highland Falls
45. Tony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant – Highland Falls
46. DQ Grill & Chill – Middletown
47. Colonial Diner – Middletown
48. Olde Erie Brew Pub & Grille – Middletown
49. Tosco’s Pizzeria & Restaurant – Pine Bush
50. Cup & Saucer Classic Diner – Pine Bush
51. Quaker Creek Store – Goshen
52. Steve’s Tuxedo – Tuxedo
53. Starbucks – Newburgh
54. LongHorn Steakhouse – Newburgh
55. Crossroads Café – Harriman
56. Cosimo’s Brick Oven Ristorante & Bar – Woodbury
57. Cosimo’s Brick Oven Ristorante & Bar – Middletown
58. Matson’s Deli & Cafe – New Windsor

 Retail Businesses

1. Richard’s Army Surplus – Port Jervis
2. Harriman Army Navy – Harriman
3. Harriman Clothing Co. – Harriman
4. Stewart’s Shops – Maybrook
5. Stewart’s Shops – Walden
6. Stewart’s Shops – Newburgh
7. Stewart’s Shops – Goshen
8. Stewart’s Shops – Washingtonville
9. Quik Mart – Montague, New Jersey
10. Ollie’s – Middletown
11. Tractor Supply – New Windsor
12. Tractor Supply – Pine Bush
13. Agway Farm & Garden – Cobleskill
14. Adams Fairacre Farms – Newburgh
15. Broad Leaf Books – Pine Bush
16. Beck’s Hardware – Pine Bush
17. Entenmann’s Bakery Outlet – Goshen
18. Montgomery Book Exchange – Montgomery
19. Verizon Wireless Zone – Montgomery
20. Otisville Hardware – Otisville

Post Offices

1. Port Jervis Post Office
2. Washingtonville Post Office
3. Maybrook Post Office
4. Highland Falls Post Office 
5. Tuxedo Post Office
6. Chester Post Office
7. Sparrow Bush Post Office

Youth Activity Centers

1. Kennett School of Gymnastics – Goshen
2. Icetime Sports – Newburgh

Beer, Wine and Spirits Stores 

1. Dana Distributers – Goshen
2. Valley Supreme Liquors – Pine Bush
3. Country Wines & Liquor – Montgomery
4. Hops Brewhouse/Pine Bush Beverage - Pine Bush
5. Beer World – Pine Bush
6. Consumer’s Discount Wines & Liquors Inc. Middletown
7. Green Label Wine and Liquor – Salisbury Mills
8. Discount Wine & Liquor – Blooming Grove
9. High Withers Wine & Spirits – Goshen
10. Thruway Liquor Store – Walden

Sporting Goods Stores

1. Thruway Sporting Goods – Walden
2. Davis Sporting Goods – Sloatsburg 
3. Davis Sporting Goods – Goshen
4. Pike County Outfitters – Milford, Pennsylvania
5. G’s Gun Shop - Blooming Grove
6. Gun Lady – Port Jervis
7. Master Class Gun Shop – Monroe
8. Stokes Sport Shop – Branchville, New Jersey
9. Cobleskill Outdoor Sports – Cobleskill
10. Pioneer Shooting Center – Mount Vernon, NY
11. Trout Town Flies – Roscoe
12. Stagliano Taxidermy Studio – Walker Valley

Banking/Finance/Insurance

1. Walden Savings Bank – Washingtonville
2. Walden Savings Bank – Montgomery
3. Walden Savings Bank – Pine Bush
4. Pine Bush Agents, Inc. 
5. H & R Block – Montgomery
6. Quick Insurance – Washingtonville

Schools,  Museums and Churches

1. West Point Visitor’s Center – Highland Falls
2. Orange County Community College
3. Westchester Community College – White Plains
4. Burke Catholic High School – Goshen
5. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – New Windsor
6. New Windsor Cantonment 
7. New York Military Academy – Cornwall
8. St. Columba Church – Chester

Libraries

1. Moffat Library – Washingtonville
2. Goshen Library 
3. Monroe Free Library 
4. Highland Falls Library
5. Cornwall Public Library

Petcare

1. Northern Bear Pet Food & Supplies – Florida
2. Cornwall Veterinary Hospital
3. Petsmart – Middletown
4. Monhagen Veterinary Hospital – Middletown

Autocare

1. Goshen Sunoco, Inc.
2. Firestone Tires - Port Jervis
3. AutoZone – Walden
4. Mavis Tires – Walden
5. Johnstons Subaru – Middletown
6. Johnstons Toyota – New Hampton

Haircare and Salons

1. Hair Kare – Montgomery
2. JJay’s Barber Shop – Pine Bush

Medical Care

1. Washingtonville Pharmacy
2. V.A. Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Port Jervis
3. V.A. Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Goshen
4. Pine Bush Pharmacy
5. Montgomery Family Medicine 
6. G.M. Krebs Pediatric Associates – Suffern
7. Blooming Grove Pharmacy
8. Dr. Emily Rivera Brown, Middletown Pediatrics

Professional Firms

1. Finkelstein & Partners LLP – Newburgh
2. The Kleister Law Group – Washingtonville
3. Legal Aid Society, Inc. – Goshen
4. Michael A. Ferraro, Esq. – Cornwall
5. Greher Law Offices P.C. – New Windsor
6. Sautter Law Office – Middletown
7. Buckheit Partners LLP – Warwick
8. Dupee & Monroe, P.C. – Goshen
9. McManus & McManus, LLP – Warwick
10. Schoenberg Law Offices – Woodbury
11. Larkin Ingrassia, LLP - Newburgh

Clubs & Organizations

1. Black Rock Fish and Game Club – Cornwall
2. Orange County Federation of Sportsmen
3. Walden Sportsmen’s Club
4. New York Shields - Orange County
5. Monell Engine Co. WVFD – Washingtonville
6. Montgomery Senior Center
7. Maybrook Senior Center
8. Middletown Elks Lodge #1097
9. Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge #2067
10. Our Lady of Lourdes Council #5890 Knights of Columbus – Washingtonville
11. Newburgh Rowing Club – Newburgh
12. Ducks Unlimited, S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill Chapter

Police & Government Agencies

1. Orange County District Attorney’s Office
2. Orange County Executive’s Office - Goshen
3. Orange County Clerk’s Office
4. Orange County Department of Motor Vehicles – Goshen
5. Orange County 911 Center – Goshen
6. Orange County D.P.W. – Goshen
7. Orange County D.P.W. Motor Pool – Goshen
8. New York State Police Troop F – Middletown
9. New York State Police Troop F – Montgomery
10. New York State D.E.C. Police Region 3 – New Paltz
11. City of Middletown Police Department
12. City of Port Jervis Police Department
13. City of Newburgh Police Department
14. Town of Mount Hope Police Department
15. Town of Newburgh Police Department
16. Town of Blooming Grove Police Department
17. Town of Deerpark Police Department
18. New York State Court Officers – Goshen
19. New York State Court Officers – Middletown
20. Town of Woodbury Police Department
21. Town of Tuxedo Police Department
22. Village of Washingtonville Police Department
23. Village of Walden Police Department
24. Town of Montgomery Police Department
25. Village of Montgomery Police Department
26. Monroe Police Department
27. Town Hall - Blooming Grove
28. Town Hall – Newburgh
29. City Court & Hall – Newburgh
30. City Court & Hall – Middletown
31. City Court & Hall - Port Jervis
32. Town Hall – Goshen
33. Town Hall – Mount Hope
34. Town Hall – Crawford
35. Town Hall – Deerpark
36. Town Hall – Woodbury
37. Town Hall – Tuxedo
38. Town Hall – Montgomery
39. Town Hall – Wawayanda
40. Town Hall – Greenville
41. Town Hall – Cornwall
42. Village Hall – Cornwall on Hudson
43. Village Hall – Otisville
44. Village Hall – Washingtonville
45. Village Hall – Walden
46. Village Hall – Highland Falls
47. Town Hall – Highland Falls

Miscellaneous Service Providers

1. WALL Radio – Middletown
2. 2 Tone Tattoos – Montgomery
3. Decker’s Tree Service – Arden 
4. Town of Crawford Small Business, Tourism, Event Center – Pine Bush
5. Quinn’s Brotherhood Cleaners – Washingtonville
6. Atlas Security – Goshen
7. New York Outdoor News – Fort Ann